Your car photos required!

[Twincam16]

Hi all.

I've written a 3-volume book on Grand Touring cars, set to be published early next year (with any luck). All the copy is written, but I need photos!

Neither I nor the publishing company can afford a load of copyrighted images, but I reckon there's enough amateur photography talent on PH to illustrate most of my books.

So, if you want to see your car pictures in print and have any from the list below, email them to me.

A few important points first -

-Images need to be of acceptable quality and high definition (minimum 300dpi and in a flexible format - tiff, eps or uncompressed jpeg).

-They must be your own images. You don't have to own the car, but you do have to be the one who took the photo or else, if someone else recognises their picture and is legally-minded you and I could end up in the dock.

-All sorts of photos are welcome - exterior, interior, engine, detail - but they must be clearly visible.

-Sorry, you won't be paid copyright royalties. However, if I choose to use your photos you will be rewarded with your work in print and you will be credited along with the caption.

The list is:

Volume 1 (1953-1973):

-Lancia Aurelia B20 GT
-Bristol 400-406
-Bentley 'R-Type' Continental
-Aston Martin DB 2/4 MK I/II/III
-Jaguar XK140 & XK150
-Facel-Vega FVS & HK500
-Jensen 541
-BMW 503
-Alvis TD21
-Alfa Romeo (Giulietta/Giulia) SS
-Aston Martin DB4
-Maserati 3500GT
-AC Greyhound
-Lancia Flaminia Coupe/GT
-Ferrari 250 GTE & 330 America
-Volvo P/1800/E/S
-Fiat 2300S
-Fiat Dino Coupe
-Jaguar E-Type
-Facel-Vega Facel II
-Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint
-Bentley S3 James Young/T1 & Rolls-Royce Corniche
-Iso Rivolta, Grifo (Giugiaro) & Lele
-Bristol 407-411
-Jensen CV8 & Interceptor
-Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT/Junior/GTV/GTA
-Alvis TE21 & TF21
-Aston Martin DB5/DB6/DBS/AM Vantage
-Buick Riviera (MKI & MKII 'boat-tail')
-Maserati Sebring, Mistral, Mexico & Indy
-Studebaker Avanti/Avanti II/AAC Avanti
-Gordon-Keeble GK1
-Reliant Scimitar GT
-Ferrari 330 GT2+2/GTC/365 GTC
-Oldsmobile Toronado (MK I-III)
-BMW CS
-Lamborghini 400GT & Islero
-Mazda Cosmo
-Gilbern Genie & Invader
-Jensen FF
-AC 428
-Lotus Elan +2
-Ferrari 365 GT2+2 & 365 GTC/4
-Mercedes-Benz 250/280 CE/SE
-Lamborghini Espada & Jarama
-Reliant Scimitar GTE & GTC
-Aston Martin DBSV8, Ogle DBSS, V8, Vantage & Zagato
-Lancia Flavia 2000 Coupe
-Marcos Mantis (1970-71)
-Citroen SM
-Triumph Stag
-Fiat 130 Coupe
-Bitter CD

Volume 2 (1973-1993):

-Maserati Merak
-Ferrari 308GT4
-Lamborghini Urraco
-Mercedes-Benz SLC
-Ferrari 365GT4/400/412
-DeTomaso Longchamps
-Maserati Kyalami
-Jensen (-Healey) GT
-Lotus Elite & Eclat
-Rolls-Royce Camargue
-Bristol 412 & 603
-Jaguar XJC & Daimler Coupe
-Jaguar XJS
-Lancia Gamma Coupe
-Porsche 924
-Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT/GTV
-BMW 6-Series ('75-'90)
-Porsche 928
-Bitter SC
-Chrysler Imperial ('Bustle-back' '80-'83)
-Audi Quattro
-Bristol Beaufighter, Britannia & Brigand
-Maserati Biturbo & Karif
-Ferrari Mondial
-Mercedes-Benz SEC
-Lotus Excel
-Porsche 944
-Alpine (-Renault) GTA & A610
-Chrysler TC by Maserati
-Volkswagen Corrado
-Audi Coupe/Cabriolet
-Panther Solo 2

Volume 3 (1993-present):

-Aston Martin Virage/Vantage
-BMW 8-Series
-Lexus SC/Toyota Soarer
-Maserati Shamal & Ghibli GT/Cup
-Bentley Continental, Azure & Rolls-Royce Corniche III
-Porsche 968
-Mercedes-Benz S-Coupe & CL
-Subaru SVX
-Ferrari 456
-Fiat Coupe
-Bristol Blenheim 3
-McLaren F1
-Aston Martin DB7/Vantage
-Alfa Romeo Gtv/Spider
-TVR Cerbera
-Jaguar XK8/XKR
-Volvo C70
-Hyundai Coupe/Tiburon
-Ford Puma
-Peugoet 406 Coupe
-Mercedes-Benz CLK
-Maserati 3200GT/4.2 Coupe/Spyder/Trofeo/GranSport
-Renault Avantime
-BMW 6-Series (new)
-Mazda RX-8
-Alfa Romeo GT
-Aston Martin DB9
-Bentley Continental GT
-Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
-GM Monaro
-Alfa Romeo Brera




If you have any photos you would like to contribute, email them to: [e-mail]

If there are any hard-copy photos you deem suitable, email me and I'll give you an address to post them to.

Many thanks, and happy snapping!

Sam.

[chris.mapey]

So you don't want photos of my 2004 Daihatsu Copen then...



Chris

[simpo two]

Twincam16 said:

minimum 300dpi

Groan, here we go again!

I have some nice shots of my Griff that were used for the book by Roger Shackleton, but it doesn't seem to be on your list, boo.

[GetCarter]

..and Porsche stops at the 968? (tut)

Good luck with the project.

[size13]

I've got a 1985 Lotus Excel if you want me to take some pictures of it. (see profile)

May also have some of my old Puma, but they are on film.

Might also get you Conti GT & Azure if the boss is in agreement.

>> Edited by size13 on Tuesday 27th September 16:16

[dcw@pr]

simpo two said:

Twincam16 said: minimum 300dpi Groan, here we go again!

i'm glad i've sworn never to go into this again here

[ErnestM]

Somethings missing on that list methinks...


ErnestM

[dcw@pr]

GetCarter said:

..and Porsche stops at the 968? (tut) Good luck with the project.

quite

where's the cayenne?

[GetCarter]

dcw@pr said:

GetCarter said: ..and Porsche stops at the 968? (tut) Good luck with the project. quite where's the cayenne?

We don't mention the Cayenne

[elderly]

Twincam16 said:

Hi all. I've written a 3-volume book on Grand Touring cars .... All the copy is written, but I need photos! Neither I nor the publishing company can afford a load of copyrighted images, but I reckon there's enough amateur photography talent on PH to illustrate most of my books. So, if you want to see your car pictures in print ......, email them to me. A few important points first - -They must be your own images. -Sorry, you won't be paid copyright royalties. However, if I choose to use your photos you will be rewarded with your work in print and you will be credited along with the caption. Sam.

Do we get a copy of the book ???
Do we get PLR ? - that costs YOU nothing !

[Twincam16]

size13 said:

I've got a 1985 Lotus Excel if you want me to take some pictures of it. (see profile) May also have some of my old Puma, but they are on film. Might also get you Conti GT & Azure if the boss is in agreement. >> Edited by size13 on Tuesday 27th September 16:16

That would all be great, cheers

[Twincam16]

elderly said:

Twincam16 said: Hi all. I've written a 3-volume book on Grand Touring cars .... All the copy is written, but I need photos! Neither I nor the publishing company can afford a load of copyrighted images, but I reckon there's enough amateur photography talent on PH to illustrate most of my books. So, if you want to see your car pictures in print ......, email them to me. A few important points first - -They must be your own images. -Sorry, you won't be paid copyright royalties. However, if I choose to use your photos you will be rewarded with your work in print and you will be credited along with the caption. Sam. Do we get a copy of the book ??? Do we get PLR ? - that costs YOU nothing !

Sorry, you won't get a free copy of the book. We're working to a rather tight budget (which is why I'm calling on you guys rather than getting copyrighted/corporate images - Photography budget = zero).

However, what's PLR?

[m1spw]

Hi twincam

I will hopefully be getting some pictures of an Aston DB7 Zagato within the next few weeks as I need them for an AS level project. Not sure of exact date though.

I will be able to get some of a BMW 6 series (convertible ok?) and I'm not sure if I missed it on the list, but a Jag E type (Series 1, 3.8) might also be an option that I can photograph?

If you want any of these, I can email you to tell you when I should be getting the photos. I'll also have a flick through the car pictures I have atm to see if any fit the bill!

When do you need photos by?

[Andrew Noakes]

elderly said:

Do we get PLR ? - that costs YOU nothing !

You mean Public Lending Right? That's paid on books, not images, so no I doubt if you will get PLR...

And it doesn't 'cost nothing'. It's an author's right - if the author chooses to pass that right to someone else he loses potential income.

[simpo two]

Twincam16 said:

We're working to a rather tight budget (which is why I'm calling on you guys rather than getting copyrighted/corporate images - Photography budget = zero).

Then the line someone forgot in their sums was 'Photography: £xxx'. The least they/you can do is give contributors a free copy as a thankyou and gesture of goodwill. I got a complimentary copy of Roger Shackleton's book - maybe he costs his projects better?

Sorry if this sounds harsh but it seems a bit of a one-way thing to me, and it's not even a 'favour' as you'll be making money out of it - I presume?

[te51cle]

[406]

simpo two said:

You'll be making money out of it - I presume?

John

Have you ever heard of someone writting a book for free, especially a 3 vol one. Sure he and the publishers are going to make money out of it so why not give a free copy to the contributers. I also notice there is no mention of a copyright waver. Someone wants all the sugar for themselves. If it was me, I would give this a miss.

IMHO of course

Dave

[elderly]

Andrew Noakes said:

elderly said: Do we get PLR ? - that costs YOU nothing ! You mean Public Lending Right? That's paid on books, not images, so no I doubt if you will get PLR... And it doesn't 'cost nothing'. It's an author's right - if the author chooses to pass that right to someone else he loses potential income.

Quite right; but if if the author is asking for a favour
(without which the book wouldn't sell?) then he can
split the PLR with the photographer.
I have entered into arrangements like this,
I have been given several free copies of the books,
expenses and/or I receive a small amount each year for the notional loans from national libraries; the PLR.

If I need a favour, I ask nicely and I see if there
is something real I can offer in return.

[Murph7355]

Interesting mix of vehicles.

[simpo two]

406 said:

simpo two said: You'll be making money out of it - I presume? Have you ever heard of someone writting a book for free

Well, it might be a considered gamble, in that they need to sell 873 to break even, after which they make a profit. Or maybe there's already £xxxx in the kitty but somebody forgot about the photos OR just thought they could blag them. I'm all for getting photos in print but I do expect at least a freebie in return. Once the presses are set up, which they will have to be anyway, it costs very little to keep your finger on the button for a few seconds and crack off another book.

Twincam, probably time to explain the setup ole bean