It’s been a few years since I published my first book “Silver Clouds: The 1934 Grand Prix Season”.
That first one was somewhat of a “bucket list” project, something that I thought I should do before moving on to the next life … there is a next life, isn’t there?
It wasn’t easy, but at the same time it was.
There were so many things to deal with – budget, research (so much research!!!), aesthetics, design, logistics, editing – real hard work, but overriding all of that was passion for the project, and a curiosity to see what the final result could and would be.
I wrote it, illustrated it, designed it, hand-assembled it, and self-published it. As I had no idea what would happen, I made it a limited edition, signed and numbered, of 50 copies.
It was never THE book on the 1934 season, it was MY book of the 1934 season, yet it did very well and sold out quickly as the reviews came in.
The book bug has been biting me ever since, so I’ve now written my second book.
I’ve taken a different track this time. Still wanting to self-publish (to maintain aesthetic control), I chose the go through Blurb books for all the book/magazine/catalogue options available to the writer/designer/artist. Their user-interface is also nothing short of brilliant!
This time, my new 10"x 8" hardcover book “Ferrari in Art” features the Ferrari motorsports art that I’ve created over the years, with descriptions and stories of the art and subject.
You can take a look at my new book offering by going to this link:
www.blurb.ca/bookstore/detail/6772551-ferrari-in-art
With each order, the buyer has a choice of 1 of 4 (10"x 8") Ferrari posters.By the way, even though I have scratched that itch, there are still a few books in me waiting to get out …
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