Best Book on Wild Honey - Surf's Up Era?

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David Dalton posted a very brief but interesting look at the time period around "Wild Honey."  It also includes some nice but small photos. 

http://www.gadflyonline.com/05-06-02/ftr-epiphany.html

Dalton is a good writer, too bad he never tackled a Beach Boys book.  I enjoyed his bio of James Dean and things he's written about the Rolling Stones.

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You gotta ask Steve for the book!  Last I heard, he's updating it.  Much of his posts are still on line. 

If only he would!  but there's bound to be some reason(s) why he can't update it and get it published
 wish I could find a copy of his book at all. anyone want to copy theirs, page by page and post it in Media?

I don't think SWD would be too thrilled at that - every page carries a copyright notice.

But what would it matter? (and I'd be happy to hear Stephen chime in here)
If there is really to be another edition, I can see the point, but he should make it happen. If there's not to be another publishing, why should all those that want to read it, but can't, be deprived ?  In the sense that it's unavailable it seems little different than a sound recording. 
In FACT, this would seem a perfect idea for someone WITH a copy to do a private (bootleg) reprint, if only  xerox copying, and sell them much like the once upon Smile Booklets.
Those did nothing to decrease the "value" of the originals, as I don't see for his book.

To Stephen I say, do a second edition/ republish the first edition, or make your own copies and sell them. NOW!
Or don't be surprised when they start appearing anew and you reap nothing.