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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Bob G ✝︎ on June 14, 2008, 18:34:36
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Does anyone have a spare copy of Paul Bracq's book (Carrosserie-Passion) I would like to locate a copy. I would appreciate if anyone knows of a distriburtor of this publication?
Thank You
Bob Geco
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Here's one for 300 euro. I could check some other sources. Was there an english version, and if so are you looking for english?
http://www.motors-mania.com/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=8&idproduct=510
Also here is the publication information, which includes the ISBN number. Sometimes the ISBN is the easiest way to search; this book appears two authors and an editor:
Thévenet, Jean-Paul, Carrosserie passion: Paul Bracq (Besançon: Éditions d'Art J. P. Barthélémy, 1990). 258 p., illustrations (c), 26 x 34 cm, ISBN: 2950115861.
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Originally posted by benzportland
Here's one for 300 euro. I could check some other sources. Was there an english version, and if so are you looking for english?
This book was available in French text only. When I have discussed with the publisher, they have indicated that a re-print (edition 2) would possibly be within their plans.
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One for 95 GBP:
http://www.allautobooks.com/category.php?category_id=25
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An original copy (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170559891109/) still in its wrapper is on sale on eBay at the moment. But not cheap!
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An original copy (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170559891109/) still in its wrapper is on sale on eBay at the moment. But not cheap!
...not any longer. ;)
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Congratulations Mike!
Considering that only 3000 copies were printed and you got #440 the price wasn't bad.
Will we be able to see it at the next PUB?
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Mike, thanks for buying it! That is my wife thanks you! That is since you saved me 200 bucks!
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Guys--I've been looking for any copy of this book for a very long time. I don't think even Paul Bracq has any spare copies, as I've asked him. I will call him today and tell him of my
find purchase. (Thanks, Alfred for the link.)
I have full awareness of the cost of producing such books, and though many of you think it may have been expensive, it was (certainly in the new/wrapped condition) appropriately priced if not a bargain.
I had my contacts in Europe and the USA searching for this book for some time, and never got any hits...these were used and art book dealers.
And yes--assuming there is a PUB in 2011--I will bring it and allow those with clean hands to see it. :D
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Gee Mike....I just did a search and found one in five minutes for 140 Euro. I guess I have the luck of the Irish! lol
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Gee Mike....I just did a search and found one in five minutes for 140 Euro. I guess I have the luck of the Irish! lol
Maybe today--with your search and this one--they are appearing. I began my search in 2006, and never found one for sale. Plenty of references to them, etc. but none for sale. I kind of gave up for a while, as nothing ever popped up. It was not for lack of trying, that I can assure you. Timing is everything.
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Finally, yesterday my Paul Bracq book, "Carosserie Passion" arrived.
I do not read French (yet at least!) but did a casual look-see and it is a gorgeous book, richly illustrated with many photos and historic artwork of Paul Bracq. An amazing compilation. I will be spending some time with it this weekend.
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Michael,
I haven't been following this issue. How do I obtain one?
Thanks,
Larry
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Larry--
You don't. The book was a limited edition, in French, published 20 years ago. A few years ago I started searching for one and never found one for sale. Then this thread came up with one listed on eBay, and I jumped on it.
JPMOSE (see his reply below) says he found one quickly. I think there is one available on Amazon.Fr for 250 Euros, but then again I can't read the French listing. None on eBay at the moment. If you want one expect to pay in excess of USD $200 and you may have to cast your net worldwide.
Good luck. I'm happy with what I bought! Yes, I'll bring it to PUB.
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If there was enough interest in the book how many copies would need to be ordered? If this is even a possibility?
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Too bad it's in French! I have two cars designed by him - the Pagoda and the BMW E24 6 series...maybe the pictures will be enough...
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The book was a limited edition, in French, published 20 years ago. A few years ago I started searching for one and never found one for sale. Then this thread came up with one listed on eBay, and I jumped on it..../.. I'm happy with what I bought!
I have an extra copy of this book, that I can part with. Contact me offline
/Hans in Sweden
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