"The Book" is finally here! Woo Hoo!!

AT LAST!!! This is a blatant plug, and probably goes against forum rules, but I dont care!! I have been asked so many times about when it will be out, it is a relief to have an answer for you! It is finally printed, and will be available from 27th April. It is on the PMM Books web site for pre-order at http://www.pmmbooks.com I'm very pleased with the way it has turned out, and a big thanks to everyone who helped me out.

Looks stunning Richard, congratulations, best sellers list no doubt!

Congrats Richard! That is some achievement! Thanks for making the effort - I'm sure it will come in very handy!![ ]

Nobel peace prize beckons. Can I have a signed copy ?

Congratulations Richard. Great achievement. When is the 997 version being published?....993?....964?..... [ ]

Can't believe it! Congratulations Richard!. I know you have spent a lot of time and effort on this and it must be great to see the final result. Do you get PCGB discount on the book?[ ] Actually jokes aside, its a small price to pay for such a vast amount of information. Will be ordering mine. Start practicing your autograph!!!

Brilliant Richard well done, I'll be getting one asap as will all the other self respecting 996 owners. I'd like my copy autographed too.

just pre ordered[ ]

Nice work Richard!. Well entitled to a plug I reckon!.

Pre ordered [ ] Look forward to learning more about the car...... Well Done Richard for all your hard work. Paul Oh yes, I'd like mine signed too!!

Another pre-order, we'll get you in the bestsellers list yet, Richard [ ] Congratulations on the publication, looking forward to receiving a copy. Mike

Thanks guys, especially for the kind comments. Much appreciated.

Congratulations on all your work. Trust you will be fully rewarded for your endeavour. Best wishes from a humble owner in awe of your knowledge. Paul Hunt.

Very cool, been waiting for something like this for ages. Pre-ordered mine, signed would be great! ;-)

Good work Richard. Impressive stuff.

Rich, congratulations!!! Finally it's done and you should be so proud of yourself. Just pre-ordered mine! Well done! Roy

well done Richard, it states the book will fit in my glovebox , where do i find this item in a 99 c4 ? best wishes 75pno[ ]

I am trying to organise a slot at waterstones for Richard to do his book signing. Only slot I can get for Richard is after Rihanna

ALL, Just a thought..... IF Richard is attending Silverstone Classic or National Event at Chateau Impney in August could PCGB not arrange a book signing in acknowledgement for all the effort he has put in to this & indeed his input on the forum? Any thoughts by popular demand..... Paul

I was thinking along the same lines, if Richard doesn't mind writers cramp then its a great idea

Well done indeed ,although not a 996 owner any more .I have always found Richards input in the forum most informative and always around to answer all those questions . Regards Brian

The book looks great and appears to be a real labour of love Richard. I hope it sells well and if you are signing and selling at the Silverstone Classic I will definitely pick one up

Looks great. I've pre-ordered mine. [ ]

I know what you guys are thinking. You think that a signed copy will have a better residual value! [ ] I plan on going to the Classic on the Saturday. (Note to self: order ticket). Maybe we could meet up at the Club stand. I'll bring my trusty Parker.

I'll be there on Saturday too [ ]

Excellent news Richard[ ], booked my sat/sun yesterday, so will finally be able to thank you in person..... atb Paul

Well done Richard, I've ordered my copy too. Hope to see you at some of the events soon, provided we can get petrol! All the best ..........

Cannot wait to get it! No better person to write a 996 book.

Quality stuff Richard, looks really impressive. Going to pre order mine now. Really well done again! Steve

Well done looks good I'll buy one if I can get a signed copy too, purely because it will look cool with my cars history file hehe.

Cool! Lots of congrats! Will order right away. [ ]

Well done Richard I have pe ordered mine today It will fit nicely in the 2003 Turbo glove box Paul

Wasn't he Lady Penelope's chauffeur don't tell me you've got a driver since you moved to the Cayman[ ]

Book pre ordered looking forward to reading it[ ]

Mine's ordered too ! Thanks Richard. When I get the book, I hope it will avoid me having to raise all my daft questions here ! Chris

congrats richard, looks an excellent book, obviously will buy a copy if and when i take the plunge, well done, regards jason p

Pre-ordered as well!

Pre-ordered too. Well done Richard!

Excellent Richard! have Pre-ordered.

My new Bible! Excellent stuff Richard. Pre-ordered.

Preordered today will await the book signing bit Richard

The books are scheduled for delivery to PMM Books on Friday (28th). I am trying to arrange to go there on Saturday, to pre-sign all those on here who have requested a signature. If there is anyone else, let me know and I'll do yours too. I thought it would be better to do that than do it at Silverstone, because some of you may not be there.

Hi Richard, If your there do mine please its pre-ordered under Bradshaw. Looking forward to reading it. Rgds Brad

Just pre ordered mine!! Well done again Richard!!!!

Thanks. Have just pre-ordered. Looking forward!

Sign mine please, Richard, thank you [ ] Mike

Yes please too. Have just preordered mine. Thanks Richard for this and all your input to the forum.

Just pre-ordered mine, under the name Ewan Clark. Please do sign it Richard - thanks!

Thanks chaps! [ ] Looks like it is on for Saturday, subject to the delivery tomorrow. Towards the end of ply tomorrow I'll post up a complete list, so you can check you are on it. I feel a touch of writer's cramp coming on....... [ ] I also need to top up the Parker.

Congratulations Richard, and well done. I would also like a signed copy but unfortunately can't get to either of the signings as am "up North"! How about a countrywide tour as with all the famous writers! I'm sure we could accomodate you in WHSmith in York. Where else can we "humble" porkers purchase this long-awaited bible? Would it not be available in the PCGB Shop (with the obligatory 10% discount of course) A big "Thank You" from everyone associated with this forum and beyond. John

when the royalties flood in you'll be able to trade your Parker in for a Mont Blanc[ ]

John, you can order it on-line at http://www.pmmbooks.com Not trying to be pushy, but if you order it today, I will sign it tomorrow morning before it is despatched. So far, it might cover the petrol for getting to Marlborough and back on Saturday (or maybe not.....) [8|]

Does that mean all of us northerners get it signed as we pre ordered it?

Right, Richard Ordered my copy now under the name John Bushby I would appreciate an authentic autograph and will cherish it forever. Looks like this will make you redundant on this forum now looking at all the people who have bought "the book" Thanks again John

Here is the list I have so far for signing tomorrow. If you have pre-ordered, and your name isn't on the list, please add a post to this thread, or drop me an email. Rod Naghar Min Chew Andy Watling Alasdair Cowan Ashley Wayman Paul Wysling Mike Jackson Ranjit Sadra Rohit Kumar Steve McCulley Stuart Hardy Alex Bell Steve Feakin Paul Gearey Brad Bradshaw Chris Bradley William Bryce Andrew Ellinas Andy Willis Simon Kay Tiku Patel Meng Aw-yong David Harrold Ewan Clarke Chris Coates John Bushby

What I should of mentioned is that i have already preordered the book from the website you mentioned originaly, but i'm based up north and am a bit far away to visist for a signing.

Don't panic Chris. I'm just going to sign the pre-ordered books before they are sent out to you all.

Ok thanks panic over[ ]

Really looking forward to it Rich............................ If you could put on mine, thanks for all your help and support with the book couldnt have done it without you, that would be brilliant!!! [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]

Hi Richard, I have also pre ordered, so please can you sign mine to Roy Greenslade. Great achievement...booker prize next!!! Thanks Roy

Missed me... Martin Steer Thanks

Hi Richard Can you please add me to the list for signing, hopefully I'm no too late. Order in the name of Alan Laing.. Many thanks Cheers Al

Well done indeed - and thanks for all your promt advice on the forum.

Hi Richard I have pre ordered, please add me to you list.....Roy Greenslade Thanks

Hi Richard I pre ordered mine a while ago, please sign if I am not too late, it is under Eddie Terry thanks.

Only partial success, I'm afraid. Peter's wife had already posted some of the pre-orders I didn't know about, about 30 minutes before I arrived. The ones I missed were: Alex Bell John Bushby Roy Greenslade Martin Steer Alan Laing Eddie Terry If you would like them signed. I would be happy to do it. The easiest way would be to post them to me (email me for my address) and I'll return them same day, although that might not be a practical proposition for Alex....... Edit: If you ordered last night or this morning, drop PMM an email, requesting a signed copy - I left 10 or so with them.

Bit late for the signing on 28th. Where is Wiltshire anyway?

Got my signed copy from Richard. Well chuffed and what a superb looking book. Now..... Where are my screwdrivers?

Received mine today, great book Richard - thanks.

How the hell did you get your book on a Sunday mate!!!

Just received my book - fantastic! And many thanks for having signed it! Great start to the week.

received mine today too. Looks like a good read.

book arrived yesterday, thanks very much Richard, when are you starting on the Cayman edition!!!

Got my signed copy today. Great book. My grubby fingers even make a cameo appearance on page 58 - made my day!

Just logged in here for the first time since about Christmas (!) Brilliant to see the book is out Richard - I'll have to order a copy from Peter. I see you took a little less time writing yours than I did mine - Bet Peter was relieved!