I like quotes from Aristotle as much as the next person, but in reality he did not get much right!
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I like quotes from Aristotle as much as the next person, but in reality he did not get much right!
ZAP
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Might be a little out of context but the other book for that course was called something like "Physiological Pshchology"
It was an interesting read for a textbook. Sorry I cannot remember the exact title. Dealt with things such as circadian rhythms and neurophysiology.
drewitgolf
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Brian, since no one else is asking...what are your favorite books? I am sure they have changed since the last time I asked?
Check out the following list:
Gigapan: Alastair Johnston's Library: Golf Digest
Smithsonian of Assonet
Drew, why don't you post a picture of your library......your no slouch yourself Judge Smails.
You know, you should play with Dr. Beeper and myself. I mean, he's been club champion for three years running and I'm no slouch myself.
Don't sell yourself short Judge, you're a tremendous slouch
PS: very few will understand the Subject line!!!
Drew, why don't you post a picture of your library......your no slouch yourself Judge Smails.
You know, you should play with Dr. Beeper and myself. I mean, he's been club champion for three years running and I'm no slouch myself.
Don't sell yourself short Judge, you're a tremendous slouch
PS: very few will understand the Subject line!!!
drewitgolf
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Rob,
While my collection of golf books is well over a thousand, it pales in comparison to Mr. Johnson's. But, I will try to catch up. BTW, he has only three copies of The Golfing Machine on his shelf (one of the first three, a fourth and a later edition). I have all editions, including a signed 1st and 4th. So, there!
I'll get Mr. Wang to come over and take a picture of "Smithsonian of Assonet" after he is done taking photos of the parking lot.
Phil Rosenbaum
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Doaks book on course architecture.
http://www.amazon.com/Confidential-Guide-Golf-Courses/dp/1886947090
http://www.amazon.com/Confidential-Guide-Golf-Courses/dp/1886947090
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drewitgolf
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People think I am
No you are not crazy. There are many of us out there. The Golf Collector's Society was formed for those with a passion for golf collecting.
There are many books that sell for thousand"S" of dollars, depending on the demand, how scarce as well as the condition of the book and is it signed by the author. I have a mint, first edition (1928) of Scotland's Gift GOLF by Charles Blair MacDonald which sells for just under a thousand dollars that someone gave to me before they threw it away. I also have a 1985 reproduction of the same book that you can buy on line for $50.00. They are only worth what someone is willing to pay for them. Besides being informative (some better than others), they only appreciate in value. I enjoy the hunt for them. Searching the used book stores has unearthed many interesting finds. There is alot of gold between the covers.
drewitgolf
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I have that book as well. Its price is based on its scarcity, not on its quality. Not his best work IMO.
matt kluck
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For you collectors out there Bernard Darwin wrote quite a few collectables that are informative and good reading and the most expensive that I have seen was written by Harold Hilton in 1912-"The Royal and Ancient Game" which is a limited edition that was sent to 100 subscribers and sold for $23,000 USD.
George Lewis at Gofiana is a good source but his site is under construction at the moment.
I hope this helps.
MK
For you collectors out there Bernard Darwin wrote quite a few collectables that are informative and good reading and the most expensive that I have seen was written by Harold Hilton in 1912-"The Royal and Ancient Game" which is a limited edition that was sent to 100 subscribers and sold for $23,000 USD.
George Lewis at Gofiana is a good source but his site is under construction at the moment.
I hope this helps.
MK
drewitgolf
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For you collectors out there Bernard Darwin wrote quite a few collectables that are informative and good reading and the most expensive that I have seen was written by Harold Hilton in 1912-"The Royal and Ancient Game" which is a limited edition that was sent to 100 subscribers and sold for $23,000 USD.
George Lewis at Gofiana is a good source but his site is under construction at the moment.
I hope this helps.
MK
Unfortunately, George passed away a few years ago: a good man, and a good PGA Golf Professional. I have not heard that anyone is taking over his business.
Tom Losinger
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I was wondering if George was still around. His booth was always the first I would go to on the first day of the Merchandise Show. Michael Hebron would always be there. So glad the internet clicked in...Saved me a pantload! George was a little pricey, but he was knowledgeable and a great guy! I still have some of his catalogues and his little "quote leaflets" he would do from time to time.
My three best books sources:
AbeBooks Official Site - New & Used Books, New & Used Textbooks, Rare & Out of Print Books
ebay
amazon
drewitgolf
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Tom,
I probably raced you there. It was always my first stop. Save your catalogs. They have value to collectors as well.
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