Pool Wars by Jay Helfert

Calling all A.S. guy's....Prepare for a big let down !

Colin Colenso said:
*drooling in anticipation*

Colin
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Colin, You are aware there may NOT be a chapter on "Aiming Systems" aren't you? Jay's title "Pool Wars" is not a reference to all A.S threads. LOL :rolleyes:

Merry Christmas Mate. :smile:

Dick
 
grindz said:
WITH A LIBRARY??????????:cool:

There's people who READ in there???????:eek:
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Well, about half of the patrons can read. But most of the reading is confined to racing forms and sports betting lines. All words containing three syllables or more are banned, and their use is grounds for temporary barring.

Doc
 
Signed Copies

Good luck on your book, Jay! I really look forward to reading it. Please put me down for two signed copies.

Tom Gearhart
 
Okay gang, here's the scoop. I found out that writing a book is only half the battle. Getting the text properly formatted, the photos scanned and organized (with captions), and the cover art made and formatted is another process entirely. Fortunately I have some great people helping me. Little by little I am getting the pieces ready for the publisher/printer.

The best advice I've gotten is to not try to rush things at this stage or the book may not come out looking its best. And being the holiday season, many people are not working regular hours. It isn't realistic to think I will have copies available at DCC. I expect to go to the printers in early to mid January and have printed copies by February. It takes 4-5 weeks from the time the printer gets all the material to finish the first run.

Thanks for being patient. I want to see a real book in my hands just as much as you do. But I don't want to mess it up either by rushing. I am happy that the few people that have read the text seem genuinely pleased with it. My next door neighbor is kind of a computer geek and he has been helping me with the formatting. He is 28 and knows ZERO about pool. He told me he couldn't stop reading it, staying up until three in the morning to finish it. He liked the way it went from one story to another, with no 'fluff' in between.

There are no lessons in this book, no instruction of any kind and it definitely will not help you be a better pool player. :thumbup:
 
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Well, since it won't be "out" until February and that is around when I have a birthday, it will make for the best present ever. May I have two signed first run copies, Please.

Thank You...

Dwight
 
Roy, if you cannot wait for the real thing then I will send you a sampler of my own forthcoming book. In 2009 I will have been in the cuesports business for 32 years and everyone who is anyone in the game turns up in it - even Jay!
There are over 850 chapters so far but some are only a couple of lines and some range up to a couple of pages.
Most people who read the sampler have enjoyed it
I intend to start publishing it in 40 chapter volumes every month for 24 months at a cost of $6 a month. If you want to continue with the whole package then you will get a limited edition hardback as a momento.

It will start with the first issue in February and I already have 60 on order.
 
BigDogatLarge said:
Well, since it won't be "out" until February and that is around when I have a birthday, it will make for the best present ever. May I have two signed first run copies, Please.

Thank You...

Dwight
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Dwight,
That's just downright touching! I read that and just kept looking at it. In my mind, I could see you standing in line with all the little tykes at the mall, waiting for YOUR turn on Santa's lap. Finally, after some raised eyebrows and snickering whispers from the moms in line with little Johnny or Missy, it's your turn.....

"Gee whiz Santa, er, um, Jay. That book that's causing all the balleyhooing on AZB would be the very best Christmas gift ever!
May I PA-LEEEZE have personally autographed copies please, huh, huh, can I please?"

Santa-"Hohoho! (Then lowers his voice to a whisper..."Get off my lap you big galoof! And NO! You can't have the first two copies off the press. I already reserved them for me and Mrs Clause!") Back to a normal voice now..."Hohoho! Sure Mr BigDogatLarge, Santa always follows thru on his shots, er um, I mean Santa always comes thru with the goodies on your list. Hohoho!"

"Next".....

What duh!! Look!! It's Jay Helfert himself, dressed in knickers. He even has a sling-shot in his back pocket! What duh....

Up onto Santa's lap Jay scrambles....

"Uh, S-Man, Jay here. Remember me? I gave you the 5 and out in Dayton back in '73 and crushed you in bumps in Chatrsworth in '01" Yea, that was me. Listen Big S, I need you to stuff one of my books in every stocking this side of Manila. That way, I can have enough money to hire Fatboy as my permanant rack man, gaffer, and "go get me another Diet Coke man." As a bonus for you, I'll cut you in on 1/2 of .7% of the DVD sales once it's released in theaters. Then, I can use THAT money to have JohnnyT break Terry Ardeno's typing finger so we never have to put up with his mumbo-jumbo stat this, Earl that, "Jay will you please find me Leonardo Andam's email address ever again!"

"Hohoho!" Merry Christmas! "And Happy Birthday early, BigDogatLarge!" :D
 
pro9dg said:
Roy, if you cannot wait for the real thing then I will send you a sampler of my own forthcoming book. In 2009 I will have been in the cuesports business for 32 years and everyone who is anyone in the game turns up in it - even Jay!
There are over 850 chapters so far but some are only a couple of lines and some range up to a couple of pages.
Most people who read the sampler have enjoyed it
I intend to start publishing it in 40 chapter volumes every month for 24 months at a cost of $6 a month. If you want to continue with the whole package then you will get a limited edition hardback as a momento.

It will start with the first issue in February and I already have 60 on order.
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I'm in for one! Personalized edition only, please.
 
chevybob20 said:
Nothing worse than "bookus Interruptus". I would love to have two signed copies, can't wait!
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That kind of talk just got you repped!:eek:

(Has to be one of the most original & funniest comebacks of the year! Good job!)
 
I've Told It Before, But This Is For the Young-uns

jay helfert said:
Okay gang, here's the scoop. I found out that writing a book is only half the battle.

Little by little I am getting the pieces ready for the publisher/printer.

The best advice I've gotten is to not try to rush things at this stage or the book may not come out looking its best.
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Jay, take your time and don't scrimp on the money.
I remember when the 1st Edition of the "Blue Book of Cues" came out and was such a huge success.

I quickly decided to jump on the bandwagon and put out a similar book on pool balls. I finished the book and to save money, I sent it out to Ed's Acme Publishing.

I ended up with 500 copies of "The Book Of Blue Balls."

Doug :)


*Scrimp; v.intr.
To economize severely.
 
Oh Damn,

Terry Ardeno said:
Dwight,
That's just downright touching! I read that and just kept looking at it. In my mind, I could see you standing in line with all the little tykes at the mall, waiting for YOUR turn on Santa's lap. Finally, after some raised eyebrows and snickering whispers from the moms in line with little Johnny or Missy, it's your turn.....

"Gee whiz Santa, er, um, Jay. That book that's causing all the balleyhooing on AZB would be the very best Christmas gift ever!
May I PA-LEEEZE have personally autographed copies please, huh, huh, can I please?"

Santa-"Hohoho! (Then lowers his voice to a whisper..."Get off my lap you big galoof! And NO! You can't have the first two copies off the press. I already reserved them for me and Mrs Clause!") Back to a normal voice now..."Hohoho! Sure Mr BigDogatLarge, Santa always follows thru on his shots, er um, I mean Santa always comes thru with the goodies on your list. Hohoho!"

"Next".....

What duh!! Look!! It's Jay Helfert himself, dressed in knickers. He even has a sling-shot in his back pocket! What duh....

Up onto Santa's lap Jay scrambles....

"Uh, S-Man, Jay here. Remember me? I gave you the 5 and out in Dayton back in '73 and crushed you in bumps in Chatrsworth in '01" Yea, that was me. Listen Big S, I need you to stuff one of my books in every stocking this side of Manila. That way, I can have enough money to hire Fatboy as my permanant rack man, gaffer, and "go get me another Diet Coke man." As a bonus for you, I'll cut you in on 1/2 of .7% of the DVD sales once it's released in theaters. Then, I can use THAT money to have JohnnyT break Terry Ardeno's typing finger so we never have to put up with his mumbo-jumbo stat this, Earl that, "Jay will you please find me Leonardo Andam's email address ever again!"

"Hohoho!" Merry Christmas! "And Happy Birthday early, BigDogatLarge!" :D
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Thank you, I think...:confused:

Now does anyone know where I can get all the coffee out of my keyboard and off the monitor.
(Note to self, never read anything from terry with coffee in my mouth)

Merry Christmas to all... Hope to meet everyone at DCC.

Dwight
 
Congratulations Jay!

I couldn't discern if you've decided on a printer yet, but there's a great one in your neck of the woods. I'm sure that they will do a fantastic job to your exact specifications.

It is Lectramedia located in Nevada City, CA.
http://lectramedia.com/services/books_booklets.htm

They did a perfect job for me on a book last year and we sold out our original 350 printed copies (which is a lot for my narrow field). Now it has gone to print-on-demand which is a win-win for them and my publishing society who split the profits for all future sales.

PM me if you would like the contact email for Lectramedia. I do think it would be very difficult to get a final printed copy before March, however. There are always more details to get to the final product than we realize!

If you want a fast and careful editorial pass, let me know, I would be honored. I have served as a journal editor for the last 4 years, and can now spot errors from across a dimly lit room!
 
beetle said:
Congratulations Jay!

I couldn't discern if you've decided on a printer yet, but there's a great one in your neck of the woods. I'm sure that they will do a fantastic job to your exact specifications.

It is Lectramedia located in Nevada City, CA.
http://lectramedia.com/services/books_booklets.htm

They did a perfect job for me on a book last year and we sold out our original 350 printed copies (which is a lot for my narrow field). Now it has gone to print-on-demand which is a win-win for them and my publishing society who split the profits for all future sales.

PM me if you would like the contact email for Lectramedia. I do think it would be very difficult to get a final printed copy before March, however. There are always more details to get to the final product than we realize!

If you want a fast and careful editorial pass, let me know, I would be honored. I have served as a journal editor for the last 4 years, and can now spot errors from across a dimly lit room!
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PM sent. Thanks
 
Mr Jay Helfert

I second the nomination that Jay should (please autgraph the bks for az members) He would not be so famous if not for the az crowd. (LOL) Who always say nice things after they meet Jay at the derby. I have a 51 bd in Fed.09 if that helps sign the little pool book. Heck let that girl helping with the tournement suff for ya-the sponor stuff-have her sign.please also. Put up her picture-have her sell it for ya- sell out in a day. And I won't tell short people jokes anymore! merry christmas happy New Yr .mark
 
HollyWood said:
I second the nomination that Jay should (please autgraph the bks for az members) He would not be so famous if not for the az crowd. (LOL) Who always say nice things after they meet Jay at the derby. I have a 51 bd in Fed.09 if that helps sign the little pool book. Heck let that girl helping with the tournement suff for ya-the sponor stuff-have her sign.please also. Put up her picture-have her sell it for ya- sell out in a day. And I won't tell short people jokes anymore! merry christmas happy New Yr .mark
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Well okay Mark, whatever you say. :D
Merry and Happy to u 2!
 
jay helfert said:
I sent a rough draft (95% complete) to Joey for him to review. To date, he is the only person who has read this. I still have work to do to get it done, and then I have to find a printer/publisher to put it in book form. Freddie is helping me with this.

My goal once again is to have copies ready by DCC. I don't know how realistic that is, but that's my estimated ETA. By the way, thanks Joey for the nice review. I'm glad you like it. I feel the second half of the book is stronger than the first. Better stories!
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I'm interested! Tell me when and how much! I really want a signed copy. I'm trying to change my life and start collecting autographs. That's my first New Year's resolution for 2009.
 
Pool Wars by Jay Helfert​

I was given the honor of reading Jay's upcoming book, Pool Wars, recently. I used the angle of offering my alleged editorial expertise to help clean it up, but of course my primary motivation was to be one of the first to read it!

It was a fantastic read, indeed! We can add Gifted Writer to Jay's resume, although we at AZ Billiards already knew that. Pool Wars is full of tantalizing stories that, like JoeyA has said, keep you glued to whatever seat you find yourself in! Drama and comedy abound as the reader is taken on Jay's journey in the pool world over the last 4-5 decades.

I'm an easily distracted reader, yet finished it in 3 innings. I'm very anxious to see the published version with all of Jay's photos. As Managing Editor for a scientific journal, my antennae are always alert to the misspelled word here, the wrong punctuation there, etc. However, Jay's draft was impeccably written and I used my editorial pen very little.

I expect that this book will be very successful, but whether or not it is financially, it is far more important that Jay has documented his experiences for perpetuity and the readers are the lucky beneficiaries. Congratulations Jay!
 
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