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BOF
Original Poster
858 posts
92 months
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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
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waremark
1,616 posts
82 months
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So is John still instructing? Any more info?
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S. Gonzales Esq.
1,665 posts
81 months
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waremark said: So is John still instructing? Well he's certainly not wasting his time thinking up clever book titles...
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BOF
Original Poster
858 posts
92 months
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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
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ad220
132 posts
96 months
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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
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ad220
132 posts
96 months
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andy_s
8,467 posts
128 months
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S. Gonzales Esq. said: Well he's certainly not wasting his time thinking up clever book titles...  Sounds interesting, cheers.
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MC Bodge
3,819 posts
44 months
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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.
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DocSteve
251 posts
91 months
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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.
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stefan1
769 posts
101 months
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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.
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MC Bodge
3,819 posts
44 months
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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.
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ad220
132 posts
96 months
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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
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tulloch
122 posts
30 months
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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.
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Speed_Demon
1,829 posts
57 months
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MC Bodge
3,819 posts
44 months
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F i F
18,403 posts
120 months
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Amazon still allows you to sign up for a text/email message for when it becomes available amazon link
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MC Bodge
3,819 posts
44 months
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I'm intrigued as to how it will differ from (the non-Porsche bits of) his fairly comprehensive Porsche book.
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tulloch
122 posts
30 months
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Thanks for that link. Strange that Amazon should cancel the order when the book is still coming out.
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SVS
1,493 posts
140 months
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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!
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DocSteve
251 posts
91 months
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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
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