JAM's book on Keith

pt109 said:
Good advice...this book has to take off in the pool world.
...in another thread, I said I would commit to five copies.

One of my favorite American authors, James Lee Burke, took ten years to get a publisher.
....then his book sales soared.

JAM's book has a chance of going mainstream because of Keith's role in The Color of Money.
....I'm thinking movie rights here...don't sell cheap, JAM.

The Web has changed a lot of things...with some luck, it could go viral.
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Lol.

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Ron Swanson said:
Lol.

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It's okay, Ronnie....one of those 5 copies I committed to?
...I will send you one as a gift....you can hold me to it.

pt....doesn't mind people that practice frugality...just don't mess with it myself.
 
pt109...That's quite generous of you, but you just know he'll want it autographed "to Tim", his only real persona! LMAO

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com

pt109 said:
It's okay, Ronnie....one of those 5 copies I committed to?
...I will send you one as a gift....you can hold me to it.

pt....doesn't mind people that practice frugality...just don't mess with it myself.
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pt109 said:
It's okay, Ronnie....one of those 5 copies I committed to?
...I will send you one as a gift....you can hold me to it.

pt....doesn't mind people that practice frugality...just don't mess with it myself.
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Your spendthrift ways are a disgrace to your yorkshire roots!

Thanks, but i'd rather read one of jam's posts than a book on someone i've barely heard of, if you can believe that.
 
Kid Dynomite said:
Harry Platis is one of Keith's best friends and students!

He is one of the top lawyers in America. I am certain JAM and Keith have the best legal counsel available to them. additionally, those that know what JAM does for a living also know she has friends ALL over the legal field to help her with anything she may ever need.

KD
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Harry Platis is one ot the top lawyers in America?

The hell you say.
 
Ron Swanson said:
Your spendthrift ways are a disgrace to your yorkshire roots!

Thanks, but i'd rather read one of jam's posts than a book on someone i've barely heard of, if you can believe that.
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If you have barely heard of Keith, you are not a student of american pool, which, tho the title suggests otherwise, is what this forum mostly focuses on.

That said, the absolute biggest detriment to me buying JAM's book on Keith would be the fact that JAM wrote it.

I'll make the proviso that I think that JAM is one of my least favorite posters on this board and I'm extremely happy that she doesn't post much.

All that aside, biographies written by people who love the subject are inherently bad. The bias will show through and that is boring.
 
Thanks to those who wrote kind words on this thread about Keith's book.

We do have some kinks to work out relating to legalities, as Kid Dynamite said.

I have spoken with other pool book writers, e.g., Phil Capelle, Freddy the Beard, Grady Mathews, and Robert LeBlanc to learn more, and some of them offered some very saged advice on what to do and what not to do.

One kind soul offered to fund the book for a percentage, which was very much appreciated.

Though the book may not be everybody's cup of tea, it is a fun read, if I do say so myself, laced with lots of pool happenings with some of whom are still alive today. Though some of Keith's life has a Stu Ungar-esque similarity, he was also one of the most popular players to walk in any pool room. Thanks to his gift of gab, many would surround his table and enjoy The Keith McCready Show.

Pulling his name in a tournament was not a piece of cake in his prime. When he was on, he ran packages that nobody would overcome. But Keith's priority at most tournaments was to get in action after hours. That was his bailiwick. Tournaments were a gathering place for all the elements of a good challenge match.

The goal of this book has always been is to make it a good read for everyone, not just pool peeps. In this regard, I hope it succeeds. We will offer 50 signed copies in a galley format before the final published version is released.

This is where it stands now. We have some wrinkles to iron out before we can move forward. Thanks again to those with the kind words and for acknowledging Keith's book.
 
JAM said:
Thanks to those who wrote kind words on this thread about Keith's book.

We do have some kinks to work out relating to legalities, as Kid Dynamite said.

I have spoken with other pool book writers, e.g., Phil Capelle, Freddy the Beard, Grady Mathews, and Robert LeBlanc to learn more, and some of them offered some very saged advice on what to do and what not to do.

One kind soul offered to fund the book for a percentage, which was very much appreciated.

Though the book may not be everybody's cup of tea, it is a fun read, if I do say so myself, laced with lots of pool happenings with some of whom are still alive today. Though some of Keith's life has a Stu Ungar-esque similarity, he was also one of the most popular players to walk in any pool room. Thanks to his gift of gab, many would surround his table and enjoy The Keith McCready Show.

Pulling his name in a tournament was not a piece of cake in his prime. When he was on, he ran packages that nobody would overcome. But Keith's priority at most tournaments was to get in action after hours. That was his bailiwick. Tournaments were a gathering place for all the elements of a good challenge match.

The goal of this book has always been is to make it a good read for everyone, not just pool peeps. In this regard, I hope it succeeds. We will offer 50 signed copies in a galley format before the final published version is released.

This is where it stands now. We have some wrinkles to iron out before we can move forward. Thanks again to those with the kind words and for acknowledging Keith's book.
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Count me in for one!
 
I would take 3 of those signed copies if I could get my hands on them.

I hope all goes well for you and Keith in this book adventure.
 
Damn, I hope that if there shall only be 50 signed copies, they go to 50 different people.

There are surely more than 50 folks who'd hope for a signed copy.
 
Signed copy

JAM said:
Thanks to those who wrote kind words on this thread about Keith's book.

We do have some kinks to work out relating to legalities, as Kid Dynamite said.

I have spoken with other pool book writers, e.g., Phil Capelle, Freddy the Beard, Grady Mathews, and Robert LeBlanc to learn more, and some of them offered some very saged advice on what to do and what not to do.

One kind soul offered to fund the book for a percentage, which was very much appreciated.

Though the book may not be everybody's cup of tea, it is a fun read, if I do say so myself, laced with lots of pool happenings with some of whom are still alive today. Though some of Keith's life has a Stu Ungar-esque similarity, he was also one of the most popular players to walk in any pool room. Thanks to his gift of gab, many would surround his table and enjoy The Keith McCready Show.

Pulling his name in a tournament was not a piece of cake in his prime. When he was on, he ran packages that nobody would overcome. But Keith's priority at most tournaments was to get in action after hours. That was his bailiwick. Tournaments were a gathering place for all the elements of a good challenge match.

The goal of this book has always been is to make it a good read for everyone, not just pool peeps. In this regard, I hope it succeeds. We will offer 50 signed copies in a galley format before the final published version is released.

This is where it stands now. We have some wrinkles to iron out before we can move forward. Thanks again to those with the kind words and for acknowledging Keith's book.
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Put me on the list for a signed copy please. #1 if possible. "Country" Bob #301-351-5178 or bobco729@yahoo.com
 
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