Coming Fall of 2008!
American Marine Engines, 1885 – 1950 by Stan
Grayson
How do you replace a classic? That is question author Stan
Grayson had to answer when planning this replacement for Old
Marine Engines, the World of the One-Lunger. First
published in 1982, that book’s third edition is expected
to be sold out in the next year. Initially, the choices
were: Reprint? Update? Replace?
After much thought and talks with engine collectors, the
decision was made to replace Old Marine Engines and
let it go out-of-print. (Please order soon to avoid
disappointment.) The question then became what the
new book should be. Ultimately, it was decided to focus
the work on the listings of companies, often the first place
that readers turn for information about a company and its
products. Still, the new book contains four fascinating
chapters on engine industry history, technology, collecting,
and researching. With this book, readers learn how
to become their own detectives and uncover the stories of
their favorite companies.
How the Books Compare
|
American Marine
Engines |
Old Marine
Engines, 3rd Edition |
Format |
8 ½” x 11” |
7” x 10” |
Total Page Count |
256 – 272 |
272 |
Binding |
Soft-cover with limited
number of hard-cover, dust-jacketed Collectors Edition
to be printed |
Soft-cover |
Number of pictures |
Approximately 350 |
Approximately 132 |
Company List word count |
Approximately 105,000 |
Approximately 14,000 |
General Focus |
Full scope of industry |
Single-cylinder, two-cycle |
Price |
$36.95 soft cover/$49.95
hard-cover (Preliminary) |
$34.95 |
Chapter on collecting,
identifying, appraising |
Yes |
No |
Chapter on how to research
a company |
Yes |
No |
Please check back in October for more information. If
you would like to reserve one of the Collector’s Editions,
you may let us know at any time and we will add your name
to the list. |
