Paul Bracq's book

[Bob G ✝︎]

Does anyone have a spare copy of  Paul Bracq's book (Carrosserie-Passion) I would like to locate a copy. I would appreciate if anyone  knows of a distriburtor of this publication?

Thank You
Bob Geco

[benzportland]

Here's one for 300 euro.  I could check some other sources.  Was there an english version, and if so are you looking for english?

http://www.motors-mania.com/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=8&idproduct=510

Also here is the publication information, which includes the ISBN number.  Sometimes the ISBN is the easiest way to search; this book appears two authors and an editor:

Thévenet, Jean-Paul, Carrosserie passion: Paul Bracq (Besançon: Éditions d'Art J. P. Barthélémy, 1990). 258 p., illustrations (c), 26 x 34 cm, ISBN: 2950115861.

[mbzse]

quote:Originally posted by benzportland

Here's one for 300 euro.  I could check some other sources.  Was there an english version, and if so are you looking for english?

This book was available in French text only. When I have discussed with the publisher, they have indicated that a re-print (edition 2) would possibly be within their plans.
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[benzportland]

One for 95 GBP:

http://www.allautobooks.com/category.php?category_id=25

[66andBlue]

An original copy still in its wrapper is on sale on eBay at the moment. But not cheap!

[mdsalemi]

An original copy still in its wrapper is on sale on eBay at the moment. But not cheap!

...not any longer. 

[66andBlue]

Congratulations Mike!
Considering that only 3000 copies were printed and you got #440 the price wasn't bad.
Will we be able to see it at the next PUB?

[hauser]

Mike, thanks for buying it!  That is my wife thanks you!  That is since you saved me 200 bucks!

[mdsalemi]

Guys--I've been looking for any copy of this book for a very long time.  I don't think even Paul Bracq has any spare copies, as I've asked him.  I will call him today and tell him of my find purchase. (Thanks, Alfred for the link.)

I have full awareness of the cost of producing such books, and though many of you think it may have been expensive, it was (certainly in the new/wrapped condition) appropriately priced if not a bargain.

I had my contacts in Europe and the USA searching for this book for some time, and never got any hits...these were used and art book dealers.

And yes--assuming there is a PUB in 2011--I will bring it and allow those with clean hands to see it.

[JPMOSE]

Gee Mike....I just did a search and found one in five minutes for 140 Euro.  I guess I have the luck of the Irish!  lol

[mdsalemi]

Gee Mike....I just did a search and found one in five minutes for 140 Euro.  I guess I have the luck of the Irish!  lol

Maybe today--with your search and this one--they are appearing.  I began my search in 2006, and never found one for sale.  Plenty of references to them, etc. but none for sale.  I kind of gave up for a while, as nothing ever popped up.  It was not for lack of trying, that I can assure you.  Timing is everything.

[mdsalemi]

Finally, yesterday my Paul Bracq book, "Carosserie Passion" arrived.

I do not read French (yet at least!) but did a casual look-see and it is a gorgeous book, richly illustrated with many photos and historic artwork of Paul Bracq.  An amazing compilation.  I will be spending some time with it this weekend.

[ljg]

Michael,
I haven't been following this issue.  How do I obtain one?
Thanks,
Larry

[mdsalemi]

Larry--

You don't.  The book was a limited edition, in French, published 20 years ago.  A few years ago I started searching for one and never found one for sale.  Then this thread came up with one listed on eBay, and I jumped on it.

JPMOSE (see his reply below) says he found one quickly.  I think there is one available on Amazon.Fr for 250 Euros, but then again I can't read the French listing.  None on eBay at the moment.  If you want one expect to pay in excess of USD $200 and you may have to cast your net worldwide.

Good luck.  I'm happy with what I bought!  Yes, I'll bring it to PUB.

[hauser]

If there was enough interest in the book how many copies would need to be ordered?  If this is even a possibility?

[Eryck]

Too bad it's in French!  I have two cars designed by him - the Pagoda and the BMW E24 6 series...maybe the pictures will be enough...

[mbzse]

The book was a limited edition, in French, published 20 years ago.  A few years ago I started searching for one and never found one for sale.  Then this thread came up with one listed on eBay, and I jumped on it..../..  I'm happy with what I bought!

I have an extra copy of this book, that I can part with. Contact me offline
/Hans in Sweden

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