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Title: David Leaf's Signature? Post by: picassosson on February 23, 2008, 01:15:45 PM My fiance and I were perusing our favorite used book shop this afternoon, and she pointed out a book to me that I had never seen before. It was "The Beach Boys" by David Leaf, published in 1990 (?) and in mint condition. I have read about (but never seen) David Leaf's earlier and rare oft quoted book "The Beach Boys and The California Myth"... is this a reprint under a different name?
(http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/5601/bookrq2.th.jpg) (http://img217.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bookrq2.jpg) Also, there was a hand written dedication on the cover page, with a hard to read signature - that looks like it could just be David Leaf's. Does anyone here know what his signature looks like? (http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/1766/sigqm1.th.jpg) (http://img229.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sigqm1.jpg) All in all, I only paid $4 for the book - so I wouldn't be too disappointed if it wasn't. Also, the cute elderly ladies behind the counter put on a best of the Beach Boys comp right before I came up with the book, and were doing a little dance to "I Get Around". It must have been fate! ;D Title: Re: David Leaf's Signature? Post by: Andrew G. Doe on February 23, 2008, 01:23:22 PM That is indeed the 2nd edition, updated to 1985, and yes, that is a legit signature.
At $4, that's a total steal ! Title: Re: David Leaf's Signature? Post by: DonnaK on February 23, 2008, 01:24:35 PM I don't know about the signature, but I do know the book is great!! It's an updated version of his first book the California Myth (didn't get the title right). Be totally happy that you got it and for a steal at that. It probably IS his signature too!!!! Lucky you~~~~!!!!!!
Donna Title: Re: David Leaf's Signature? Post by: the captain on February 23, 2008, 01:25:29 PM Printed in 78 and 85, too. That's the one I have--85. Mine repeats pages 97-112, and is thus missing 113-128.
Title: Re: David Leaf's Signature? Post by: picassosson on February 23, 2008, 01:33:39 PM Thanks all! I double-checked the copyright page and it is 1985, I guess it was just signed in 1990. I haven't had such a cool find in a loooooooong time.
Although last summer I did find this excellent 'lil book for a very reasonable price at a yard sale: (http://www.earcandymag.com/bwbbcompleteguide-book.jpg) Sadly, there was no signature. What's up with that?! :-D Title: Re: David Leaf's Signature? Post by: Andrew G. Doe on February 23, 2008, 01:47:50 PM Pah - don't believe all you read in there. ::)
Title: Re: David Leaf's Signature? Post by: matt-zeus on February 23, 2008, 03:31:53 PM Pah - don't believe all you read in there. ::) Yeah, one of the writers says 'Hold on dear Brother' is 'tedious'..... It's one of my favourites on the album! :-D Title: Re: David Leaf's Signature? Post by: ♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇 on February 23, 2008, 04:38:21 PM Thanks all! I double-checked the copyright page and it is 1985, I guess it was just signed in 1990. I haven't had such a cool find in a loooooooong time. Yard sale?! It went for $7.99 brand new! How much did they get for it in the yard sale, 3 pesos and a half-eaten donut? :lolAlthough last summer I did find this excellent 'lil book for a very reasonable price at a yard sale: (http://www.earcandymag.com/bwbbcompleteguide-book.jpg) Sadly, there was no signature. What's up with that?! :-D Quote Sadly, there was no signature. What's up with that?! Mine's signed by Simon Cowell.... Not. Seriously though, probably my favorite BB book...I'm on my 3rd copy, as the other two fell apart from overuse. Title: Re: David Leaf's Signature? Post by: Wilsonista on February 24, 2008, 07:27:32 AM Pah - don't believe all you read in there. ::) Yeah, one of the writers says 'Hold on dear Brother' is 'tedious'..... It's one of my favourites on the album! :-D And the nutjob seems to think Looking Back With Love is a good record! Title: Re: David Leaf's Signature? Post by: Wilsonista on February 24, 2008, 07:43:04 AM My fiance and I were perusing our favorite used book shop this afternoon, and she pointed out a book to me that I had never seen before. It was "The Beach Boys" by David Leaf, published in 1990 (?) and in mint condition. I have read about (but never seen) David Leaf's earlier and rare oft quoted book "The Beach Boys and The California Myth"... is this a reprint under a different name? (http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/5601/bookrq2.th.jpg) (http://img217.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bookrq2.jpg) Also, there was a hand written dedication on the cover page, with a hard to read signature - that looks like it could just be David Leaf's. Does anyone here know what his signature looks like? (http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/1766/sigqm1.th.jpg) (http://img229.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sigqm1.jpg) All in all, I only paid $4 for the book - so I wouldn't be too disappointed if it wasn't. Also, the cute elderly ladies behind the counter put on a best of the Beach Boys comp right before I came up with the book, and were doing a little dance to "I Get Around". It must have been fate! ;D Congrats! That's the edition I have too, and I'm kinda jealous that I didn't pay 4 bucks for it. (I traded it with a BB collector for all ofthe Caribou CDs in '96 back when they were probably worth a bundle each). I also got my copy signed in 2001 before a Brian show in Washington, D.C. (http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c348/tracyhide/65fa6b63.jpg) There's a funny story about that picture. Judging from my reaction, I think Brian was just coming onstage at that point. But that's not the funny part. Title: Re: David Leaf's Signature? Post by: Andrew G. Doe on February 24, 2008, 10:35:56 AM Pah - don't believe all you read in there. ::) Yeah, one of the writers says 'Hold on dear Brother' is 'tedious'..... It's one of my favourites on the album! :-D And the nutjob seems to think Looking Back With Love is a good record! 'Tis. Does what it says on the label. Innocuous fluff. Title: Re: David Leaf's Signature? Post by: ♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇 on February 24, 2008, 02:08:14 PM I like it too. I'd be more inclined to disagree with your opinions on the Ricky/Blondie material, but...
Title: Re: David Leaf's Signature? Post by: Peter Reum on March 16, 2008, 04:22:43 PM Yup, that's David's signature all right!
Title: Re: David Leaf's Signature? Post by: SG7 on March 16, 2008, 05:28:16 PM Hey Peter! It's great to see you on here again!!
Title: Re: David Leaf's Signature? Post by: ♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇 on March 16, 2008, 08:52:19 PM Welcome back, Peter!
Title: Re: David Leaf's Signature? Post by: dogear on March 20, 2008, 04:34:51 AM Hi Peter, greetings from Gerhard (Germany); it really has been a long time!!
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