Re: SER1 Original Land-Rover Series 1

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Looks good to me. I have contacted Motorbooks, Inc. again and expect an answer soon. I also brought up the option of purchase of the publication rights to the book as well as reprinting it. I'll keep everyone posted on their response.

Karen Sindir
---- Lyndon Wortley <LWortley@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote: 
> Hi folks!
> 
> Some of you may recollect that I posted a reply from James Taylor which
> indicated that he would be willing to insert a small article In the Land
> Rover Enthusiast magazine to gauge interest levels in a reprint of his
> book "Original Land Rover Series 1".  He asked that I forward suggested
> wording for this article.  I propose to forward him the following for
> insertion into the magazine.  Let me know of any suggested amendments:
> if I don't hear anything back I will E-mail the suggested insertion to
> James Taylor tomorrow.
> 
> "Original Land-Rover Series 1"
> 
> Some of you may have come across a gem of a book entitled "Original
> Land-Rover Series 1" written by a certain James Taylor.  Invaluable to
> restorers and enthusiast alike, the problem with this book is that it is
> now out of print and as anyone who is trying to purchase a second hand
> copy knows, copies are both hard to come by and increasingly expensive
> to purchase.
> It has been suggested that attempts be made to get the book republished
> and to that end, members of "The Series 1 Garage," an internet forum
> created and maintained by Series 1 enthusiasts, have contacted the
> company holding the publishing rights.  If there is sufficient confirmed
> interest, the publishing company may consider reprinting the book.  To
> establish interest levels I would invite anyone interested in purchasing
> a copy of a reprint of the book to contact me at leawortley@xxx.xxx or
> on 028 3884 1287 in the evenings.  If there is sufficient interest, we
> can pursue the possibility of reprinting the book.
> 
> Lyndon Wortley  
> 
> 


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