New Book by John Lyon

[BOF]

Had a chat with John today...he has a new book due Feb 2 next year published by Haynes...

Title is;

"Advanced Driving"

Of interest to anyone following the finer points of driving...

BOF

[waremark]

So is John still instructing? Any more info?

[S. Gonzales Esq.]

waremark said:

So is John still instructing?

Well he's certainly not wasting his time thinking up clever book titles...

[BOF]

waremark said:

So is John still instructing? Any more info?

He called me to see if I wanted to improve my awful driving...he is on 01780-763997 if you wish to contact him...

BOF

[ad220]

Just received a call from John mirroring the comments of above and also offering futher driving instruction.

He's renewed his ADI for another 4 years so is still instructing.

Must say although I last met John 8 years ago, he was on good form and very chatty!!

Adam

Edited by ad220 on Thursday 8th September 10:10

[ad220]

Also noticed the book is available for Pre Order on Amazon

Here's the link
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Advanced-Driving-Become-Ex...

Adam

[andy_s]

S. Gonzales Esq. said:

Well he's certainly not wasting his time thinking up clever book titles...

Sounds interesting, cheers.

[MC Bodge]

Any idea about the content? How will it differ from other similar books? I'm not knocking it, just curious as I may be interested in buying it.

[DocSteve]

I've seen some of the drafts, looks like it will be very detailed and blow Roadcraft out of the water.

John is still instructing, he accompanied me on a track day a few months back and was still on serious form. The guy is a bit of a legend in my opinion.

[stefan1]

I've also had a brief preview of the manuscript draft. I think it will be a fascinating book because I gather it will also contain a number of anecdotes from John's near 50 year career as an instructor and co-driver.

I've pre-ordered on Amazon - not one to miss.

[MC Bodge]

DocSteve said:

I've seen some of the drafts, looks like it will be very detailed and blow Roadcraft out of the water

As Roadcraft is one of the dullest books I've ever read, I should hope it does.

-I've added it to my wish list on Amazon.

[ad220]

MC Bodge said:

As Roadcraft is one of the dullest books I've ever read, I should hope it does.

-I've added it to my wish list on Amazon.

John stated it was some 85,000 words

[tulloch]

I've just had an email from Amazon cancelling my (pre) order for this book stating that it is "No longer available" Anyone got any inside info on this? Still being advertised on other sites but not in stock.

[Speed_Demon]

Interested in this too.

[MC Bodge]

From his local paper

[F i F]

Amazon still allows you to sign up for a text/email message for when it becomes available

amazon link

[MC Bodge]

I'm intrigued as to how it will differ from (the non-Porsche bits of) his fairly comprehensive Porsche book.

[tulloch]

Thanks for that link. Strange that Amazon should cancel the order when the book is still coming out.

[SVS]

tulloch said:

I've just had an email from Amazon cancelling my (pre) order

Me too, but you can sign up with Amazon to be notified when it's available. It could simply be that John didn't finish writing or editing the book on time!

[DocSteve]

I have just come off the phone with John. There have been a few delays with the publishers and he is hoping to hear back from them this week with a view to it being released imminently.

Also, John is keen for business having just renewed his ADI and asked if I would post up his details (he's not a big fan of computers!). Anyone interested in half/full days of roadcraft +/- proving ground or track work, or his own full HPC course should contact John on 01780 763997. He charges £300/day but I would say he is worth it.

Thanks
Steve