The Gruen Book
The Gruen Book
Was anyone quick enough to jump on the Gruen book when the hardcover came out way back? If so, could I see a photo of it? I'm in the market for one since the glue in the spine of my paperback version has started failing. I ordered one on eBay which was listed as a hardcover with minor dust jacket wear. The book that arrived on my porch today was in fact the same paperback I already have, with damage to the cover itself. I suspect the covers may be different between the two versions—I can't find anything definitive, but I'm at a bit of a disadvantage if people are going to lie about what they're selling and I don't have enough knowledge other than my lovely trusting nature.
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I didn't get the hardback, just the first edition paperback with the obi. Here's a hardback on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-Bob-Gru ... 3826239462.
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That's the hardback &obi I've got, I think I got it when it came out.BR16ADE_R055E wrote: ↑30 Mar 2021, 2:05amI didn't get the hardback, just the first edition paperback with the obi. Here's a hardback on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-Bob-Gru ... 3826239462.
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My copy matches the two ebay listings too. No 'dust jacket' at all, so beware of any mention of one - the book itself has that yellow/black striped cover, glossy laminated board with no dust jacket. It fits inside the red outer slipcase which is also thick board, covered with a sort of textured linen/fabric finish. Really nice and weighs a ton so postage will be pricey!Kory wrote: ↑29 Mar 2021, 11:52pmWas anyone quick enough to jump on the Gruen book when the hardcover came out way back? If so, could I see a photo of it? I'm in the market for one since the glue in the spine of my paperback version has started failing. I ordered one on eBay which was listed as a hardcover with minor dust jacket wear. The book that arrived on my porch today was in fact the same paperback I already have, with damage to the cover itself. I suspect the covers may be different between the two versions—I can't find anything definitive, but I'm at a bit of a disadvantage if people are going to lie about what they're selling and I don't have enough knowledge other than my lovely trusting nature.
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Matches mine as well
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Thanks all! It looks like some of the Google shop links have a photo of this hardcover even when they're selling a paperback. Lots of shady dealings going on...
edit: shoot, none of these ship to the US. If anyone thinks of it, please keep an eye out for me. I'm willing to pay quite a bit if you see one floating around the 'net.
edit: shoot, none of these ship to the US. If anyone thinks of it, please keep an eye out for me. I'm willing to pay quite a bit if you see one floating around the 'net.
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I found a paperback copy a month or so back, the hardcover appears to be pretty rare. I tried a Google search for one today, but once you went deeper in to the vendors website, it was apparent they were actually paperbacks.
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Where you take one step and miss the whole first rung
Where you take one step and miss the whole first rung
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Yeah I was having the same problem. It seems like any hardcover I find is going to be in the UK.
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This is the german hardcover version. Put a CD next to it to show size...
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That's the version I have as well. I think I originally bought the paperback, but that fell apart fairly quickly.geraldmanns wrote: ↑31 Mar 2021, 1:10amThis is the german hardcover version. Put a CD next to it to show size...86561BE7-7E69-444D-91A2-A3B67B6C37A3.jpeg
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That's such a weak cover for such a cool book.
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Yeah, pretty crappy. What were they thinking.
I'd say the Pennie Smith book has the more memorable pictures though. Or maybe that's because it was the first Clash photo book I got.
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The captions in the Smith book are definitely more memorable.
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On the subject of books I've seen the Vince White on sale for over a grand.