Re: Go Build Your Own Book Find!
I love going to this book store. You never know what you'll find. I
only get there about 4-5 times a year and end up spending a small
fortune every time (with the exception of this time). Your anology is
right on the mark. I've read some of Hemmingway. Great stories, just
like these two guys have great boats. Funny thing is that I thought I
struck out finding anything and then wham! there it was. I've been
doing searches on ebay for a few months trying to find this book.
Just was in the right place at the right time.
Rich
only get there about 4-5 times a year and end up spending a small
fortune every time (with the exception of this time). Your anology is
right on the mark. I've read some of Hemmingway. Great stories, just
like these two guys have great boats. Funny thing is that I thought I
struck out finding anything and then wham! there it was. I've been
doing searches on ebay for a few months trying to find this book.
Just was in the right place at the right time.
Rich
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "pvanderwaart" <pvanderw@o...> wrote:
> > To Bob Steward
> > With much thanks for mention in your book. I can see now why it
> sells
> > forever. I sure wish I had it when I started in. You will see
what
> a
> > novice was up against when you read this one.
> > H.H. "Dynamite" Payson
>
> The excitement from a book-collecting point of view is that this
> seems to be an inscription from one famous boat-building author to
> another famous boat-building author. This assumes that the the 'Bob
> Steward' mentioned is the author of the 'The Boatbuilding Manual.'
> which seems likely on the face of it.
>
> It's the difference between finding a copy of "The Great Gatsby"
> inscribed by Fitzgerald, and finding a copy inscribed by Fitzgerald
> to Hemmingway. (Probably the first time Steward has been compared
to
> Hemmingway)
>
> Peter
> To Bob Stewardsells
> With much thanks for mention in your book. I can see now why it
> forever. I sure wish I had it when I started in. You will see whata
> novice was up against when you read this one.The excitement from a book-collecting point of view is that this
> H.H. "Dynamite" Payson
seems to be an inscription from one famous boat-building author to
another famous boat-building author. This assumes that the the 'Bob
Steward' mentioned is the author of the 'The Boatbuilding Manual.'
which seems likely on the face of it.
It's the difference between finding a copy of "The Great Gatsby"
inscribed by Fitzgerald, and finding a copy inscribed by Fitzgerald
to Hemmingway. (Probably the first time Steward has been compared to
Hemmingway)
Peter
Sorry,
it is signed HH "Dynamite" Payson. Here is what he wrote;
To Bob Steward
With much thanks for mention in your book. I can see now why it sells
forever. I sure wish I had it when I started in. You will see what a
novice was up against when you read this one.
H.H. "Dynamite" Payson
Humble man. I talked with him on the phone when I was building the
Nymph. Great guy. I would love to spend a summer as his apprentice.
Rich
it is signed HH "Dynamite" Payson. Here is what he wrote;
To Bob Steward
With much thanks for mention in your book. I can see now why it sells
forever. I sure wish I had it when I started in. You will see what a
novice was up against when you read this one.
H.H. "Dynamite" Payson
Humble man. I talked with him on the phone when I was building the
Nymph. Great guy. I would love to spend a summer as his apprentice.
Rich
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "rmdeming" <rdeming@b...> wrote:
> I'm busting with joy here!! I found Paysons book "Go Build Your
Own
> Boat" in the local used book store. On the inside cover is a
personal
> note to Bob Steward and it is signed Harold "Dynamite" Payson.
> I snagged it up, but wonder if this is a real autographed copy?
> Anyone else have Dynamites autograph to compare it with?
> Rich
> > I snagged it up, but wonder if this is a real autographed copy?Not only is the autograph authentic
> >Anyone else have Dynamites autograph to compare it with?
>
> The copy of "Instant Boats" I bought from Payson was inscribed:
>
> "Happiness is building your own boat. H.H. Dynamite Payson"
>
> No doubt yours is authentic.
but so is the man.
He autographed my book too, which I bought
by calling him on the telephone. That was
ten years ago, so I don't remember all the
details, but I do remember him leaving the
impression on me that he was a genuine nice
guy.
> I'm busting with joy here!! I found Paysons book "Go Build Your OwnThe copy of "Instant Boats" I bought from Payson was inscribed:
>Boat" in the local used book store. On the inside cover is a personal
>note to Bob Steward and it is signed Harold "Dynamite" Payson.
> I snagged it up, but wonder if this is a real autographed copy?
>Anyone else have Dynamites autograph to compare it with?
"Happiness is building your own boat. H.H. Dynamite Payson"
No doubt yours is authentic.
YIBB,
David
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I'm busting with joy here!! I found Paysons book "Go Build Your Own
Boat" in the local used book store. On the inside cover is a personal
note to Bob Steward and it is signed Harold "Dynamite" Payson.
I snagged it up, but wonder if this is a real autographed copy?
Anyone else have Dynamites autograph to compare it with?
Rich
Boat" in the local used book store. On the inside cover is a personal
note to Bob Steward and it is signed Harold "Dynamite" Payson.
I snagged it up, but wonder if this is a real autographed copy?
Anyone else have Dynamites autograph to compare it with?
Rich