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We published a sneak preview of 2 chapters from Garretts upcoming Book in the SOC Camera Operator Magazine (One in Fall/Winter 2006 and the second in the Spring 2007 edition) If you can get hold of the Fall/Winter 2006 edition it's a Steadicam doozy... Cover to Cover.

 

Not sure what the release status is on Garrett's... I thought that Jerry Holway had worked on one as well as one more was floating in the ether... can't remember anymore... age is catching up with me...

 

But no real news on new releases... The only thing new is that both of the other books are out of print now. David Ballerini's as well as Serena Ferrara's (I saw one for sale on Amazon.com at way over $100.- asking price... used...)

 

Garrett and Jerry will be in town for Cine Gear... good time to bug them.

 

 

And mine is closer to the trash then to a publisher... Oh well.

 

Hope that helped...

 

 

Erwin

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Hi all

 

I hope I'm not telling any secrets here, but at the workshop in Ischia Jerry told us he was close to signing the publishing deal for his book, just the last bumps being ironed out... He also took loads of pics for the book. This publication would replace the Steadicam Workshop Workbook (an ever-growing piece of work, I think) that has been around for I don't know how long. And at the price Jerry mentioned, I'm sure this one will be very successful and run several editions...

 

Cheers

 

Sven "can't wait" Joukes

 

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Don't mean to let the cat out of the bag (if there is one),

 

After ordering about 300 dollars worth of mac computer books - I stumbled on Jerry's book being listed for release soon -

 

http://www.elsevierdirect.com/product.jsp?isbn=9780240811659

http://www.amazon.com/Steadicam-Operators-...7784&sr=8-1

 

-Kevin

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That cat's been scratching to get out the bag for some time.... so Focal's release of info makes it okay.... Laurie Hayball and I and lots of generous friends have been working on this for several years...

 

http://www.elsevierdirect.com:80/product.j...n=9780240811659

 

Jerry

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I ordered Jerry's book on the 20th as it was showing available on the Elsevier website but a letter arrived today saying it was 'Back ordered' and 'Not yet published' and 'Due 27 Mar 2009'.

 

The Steadicam Operator's Handbook, Jerry Holway, ISBN is 9780240811659 price £24.99

 

They had the contents listed on the website and I have to say I'm looking forward to a good read!

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Hey Jerry,

 

Is it possible to get an advanced copy when you come to Atlanta in two weeks??? Please :D

 

-Alfeo

Yea I'm going to that workshop, if there's advance copies floating around I'd be up for paying cash.

ok Jerry, looks like Atlanta is ready for the first book signing... But if you can't get any by that time, I won't be too upset. I would rather fork the dough over to you too.

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Hey Jerry,

 

Is it possible to get an advanced copy when you come to Atlanta in two weeks??? Please :D

 

-Alfeo

Yea I'm going to that workshop, if there's advance copies floating around I'd be up for paying cash.

ok Jerry, looks like Atlanta is ready for the first book signing... But if you can't get any by that time, I won't be too upset. I would rather fork the dough over to you too.

 

Book signing, good idea. Just give us a heads up if this is possible, I'll likely have to grab more USD if it is.

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All-

 

A little update.

 

The Steadicam® Operator's Handbook is still on track to be published (in the Focal warehouse) in mid-February.

 

I expect that by the end of next week, you will be able to pre-order the book directly from the authors. (Of course, you can order it now from Focal, Amazon, etc.).

 

I'll post again when the order page is up and working.

 

Jerry

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