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#1 2010-07-08 02:06:09
- Rip Rig & Panic
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The Ivy Book
I've decided to pre-order mine from Amazon well in advance instead of waiting until just before going on holiday (late August). This is something many of us have been waiting for, having heard bits of gossip about it via the forum for quite a long time. It's going to be massive for those ITK. Brooks and the like could do themselves a bit of good by having it for sale by the till. If they've got the nous. Signed copies should sell like hot cakes.
#3 2010-07-08 02:09:57
- Moose Maclennan
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Re: The Ivy Book
'You know there are some of us that are just fated to look like a mini-cab driver. It doesn't matter what clothes you put on, or how much you pay for them, you're still going to look like a mini-cab driver.'
John Peel
#4 2010-07-08 02:14:50
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Re: The Ivy Book
Many thanks for that link, Moose. I wish I knew how to do these things.
#5 2010-07-08 02:21:46
- Moose Maclennan
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Re: The Ivy Book
Rip Rig & Panic wrote:
Many thanks for that link, Moose. I wish I knew how to do these things.
Pre-ordering from Amazon is much more difficult than posting those links 
I thought I had 'Take Ivy' on preorder too but just saw I didn't.
I wonder if Mr Gaul will be in a position to offer a sneak peek at an excerpt or two?
'You know there are some of us that are just fated to look like a mini-cab driver. It doesn't matter what clothes you put on, or how much you pay for them, you're still going to look like a mini-cab driver.'
John Peel
#6 2010-07-08 02:40:47
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Re: The Ivy Book
Moose Maclennan wrote:
Rip Rig & Panic wrote:
Many thanks for that link, Moose. I wish I knew how to do these things.
Pre-ordering from Amazon is much more difficult than posting those links
I thought I had 'Take Ivy' on preorder too but just saw I didn't.
I wonder if Mr Gaul will be in a position to offer a sneak peek at an excerpt or two?
You can always ask him.
Funnily enough, I think I'm going to pass 'Take Ivy' up in favour of the Graham/John offering. I got tired of the hype when the thing was still rarer than the First Folio. I'm not saying that it wasn't a labour of love for the guys who put it together, but I know, I really know, how precious this is to John.
#7 2010-07-08 02:50:09
- Harpo
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Re: The Ivy Book
I'm down for both.... Autmn is going to be quite a season if JS's new venture is launched then too. My tweed jacket is ready and waiting...........
#8 2010-07-08 02:52:18
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Re: The Ivy Book
Ah, that new shop. Like Manuel, I'm afraid, 'I know nothing'. Hope they staff it carefully.
#9 2010-07-08 10:16:18
- Si Cheeba
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Re: The Ivy Book
Harpo wrote:
I'm down for both.... Autmn is going to be quite a season if JS's new venture is launched then too. My tweed jacket is ready and waiting...........
With plenty of sockless with shorts and madrassy hatty days in the sun & the "tropical" setting of the Essex coast - strawberrys and cream - cold wine with a picnic - (sweating cobs digging in the crates in the corner of a smelly record shop)
English summers are great when it's like this!
But yes, I'm already thinking of what lies ahead in the autumn.
Aren't seasons brilliaaaaaaaant ?!
#10 2010-07-08 11:54:04
- 4F Hepcat
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Re: The Ivy Book
Harpo wrote:
I'm down for both.... Autmn is going to be quite a season if JS's new venture is launched then too. My tweed jacket is ready and waiting...........
Its meant to be in September. Hope the online shop is up and running then too.
Of course, there's three books coming out. The final in the trilogy, Boyers and Chinny-Chenners book will be journalestic edited highlights of the other two books combined. And a dash of the Preppy Handbook.
That way, the won't have to do any research. They will just plagiarise everyone elses work.
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#12 2010-07-08 16:56:01
- Harpo
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Re: The Ivy Book
Si Cheeba wrote:
Harpo wrote:
I'm down for both.... Autmn is going to be quite a season if JS's new venture is launched then too. My tweed jacket is ready and waiting...........
With plenty of sockless with shorts and madrassy hatty days in the sun & the "tropical" setting of the Essex coast - strawberrys and cream - cold wine with a picnic - (sweating cobs digging in the crates in the corner of a smelly record shop)
English summers are great when it's like this!
But yes, I'm already thinking of what lies ahead in the autumn.
Aren't seasons brilliaaaaaaaant ?!
Word Si! I mean, I'm all for living in the now - but seasons...... I couldn't live anywhere that doesn't have them.
Long time no see by the way - Sheffield 2007 I think.
#13 2010-07-09 08:25:28
- Si Cheeba
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Re: The Ivy Book
Harpo wrote:
Si Cheeba wrote:
Harpo wrote:
I'm down for both.... Autmn is going to be quite a season if JS's new venture is launched then too. My tweed jacket is ready and waiting...........
With plenty of sockless with shorts and madrassy hatty days in the sun & the "tropical" setting of the Essex coast - strawberrys and cream - cold wine with a picnic - (sweating cobs digging in the crates in the corner of a smelly record shop)
English summers are great when it's like this!
But yes, I'm already thinking of what lies ahead in the autumn.
Aren't seasons brilliaaaaaaaant ?!Word Si! I mean, I'm all for living in the now - but seasons...... I couldn't live anywhere that doesn't have them.
Long time no see by the way - Sheffield 2007 I think.
Think you could be right - time flies !
Give us a shout next time you come down to "that London" - lots of regular nights on at the moment.
Maybe they'll be a book launch or an opening party for the shop ?? - If not I'm sure we could arrange an unofficial meet and drink ?
Last edited by Si Cheeba (2010-07-09 08:25:59)
#14 2010-07-09 08:56:05
- Harpo
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Re: The Ivy Book
Will do Si, I'm planning a trip to Ham Yard in September - hopfully will tie it in with much Ivy based activity (this means, of course, shopping).
#17 2010-07-22 03:49:01
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Re: The Ivy Book
The weeks are going by and my pre-order is ready and waiting. This is the one. I have a feeling there'll be a second print run quite quickly and the first batch will be going for black market prices.
#18 2010-07-22 04:26:33
- Gibson Gardens
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Re: The Ivy Book
Oh Christ I hope so. Maybe I can retire at 45 and buy a villa in Tuscany, kids speaking Italian, swimming in the pool, sipping Brunello and grappa. Pre-orders on Amazon are pretty strong. One thing that made me laugh was seeing the editor of the book, a very sweet but rather straight man, wearing a pair of brand new Bass Weejuns the other day! He has been Ivyied up by The Ivy Look!
g.g.
#19 2010-07-22 04:29:06
- Gibson Gardens
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Re: The Ivy Book
Stock has been checked in at the port and is on a lorry on the way to the distributor as we speak. Books should be despatched to customers in a few weeks. I bet you lot think it's shit when you see it. I have this awful nagging fear... It's good for the bog anyway.
g.g.
#20 2010-07-22 04:33:58
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Re: The Ivy Book
I'm hoping to have it in my hands just as I arrive back from St. Servan in early September.
#21 2010-07-22 04:57:15
- Hard Bop Hank
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Re: The Ivy Book
Gibson Gardens wrote:
Oh Christ I hope so. Maybe I can retire at 45 and buy a villa in Tuscany, kids speaking Italian, swimming in the pool, sipping Brunello and grappa. Pre-orders on Amazon are pretty strong. One thing that made me laugh was seeing the editor of the book, a very sweet but rather straight man, wearing a pair of brand new Bass Weejuns the other day! He has been Ivyied up by The Ivy Look!
g.g.
you shouldn't give the kids too much grappa, but I hope it's gonna work out like this for you! Nice stuff about your editor... Ivying up friends and family is a noble business!
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#23 2010-07-22 05:53:20
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Re: The Ivy Book
I have mine on order, I look forward to reading it, but what on earth do I wear whilst reading! MMmmmmmm.
Ho hum
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#24 2010-07-22 07:07:48
- Chris_H
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Re: The Ivy Book
Mines on order from Amazon too, I'm hoping it will arrive in time to take away with me to California. I shall while away the hours by the pool reading it.
GG rest assured there is no possibility that it could ever be shit.