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expeditionswest

01-12-2007, 03:24 AM

I was very fortunate to have sourced a small quantity of brand new Vehicle-Dependent Expedition Guides. This is the updated, second edition version, printed in 2003. Both editions are out of print and are very expensive ($300+)on ebay, etc.

I have four copies to sell to ExPo members at $194 each plus S&H.

http://www.overlandvideo.com/overland_books/product_images/smaller/vehicle_dependent_expedition_guide.JPG

Buy it here: (http://www.overlandvideo.com/overland_books/)

kcowyo

01-12-2007, 04:19 AM

I would ask how you were able to source these but even if you could tell me, you'd probably have to kill me, right?

That's a screaming hot price for the Expedition Bible. :clapsmile

mountainpete

01-12-2007, 04:52 AM

Oh... I am tempted....

CLynn85

01-12-2007, 05:06 AM

Oh to be out of school and have a full time job.....

Very neat.

dieck

01-12-2007, 05:17 AM

I just ordered one. :)

I was very fortunate to have sourced a small quantity of brand new Vehicle-Dependent Expedition Guides. This is the updated, second edition version, printed in 2003. Both editions are out of print and are very expensive ($300+)on ebay, etc.

I have four copies to sell to ExPo members at $194 each plus S&H.

http://www.overlandvideo.com/overland_books/product_images/smaller/vehicle_dependent_expedition_guide.JPG

Buy it here: (http://www.overlandvideo.com/overland_books/)

expeditionswest

01-12-2007, 03:18 PM

Two more Field Manuals left at that price.

Thanks for the orders.

Hltoppr

01-12-2007, 05:13 PM

These things are worth their weight in gold, gentlemen! It's like a no-nonsense textbook on expedition travel; not the US...."Let's go 4-Wheelin' " stuff you find.....

I have three....and I'm tempted to pick another one up!
:coffeedrink:

-H-

DaveInDenver

01-12-2007, 05:44 PM

These things are worth their weight in gold, gentlemen! It's like a no-nonsense textbook on expedition travel; not the US...."Let's go 4-Wheelin' " stuff you find.....

I've got to defer to you guys with the smarts, but what's in it that makes it worth $300 on eBay? Even for $194, what makes it so valuable?

I'm honestly just wondering out loud, 'cause we all have books that we spend a lot on for one reason or another.

For example, over the years I've bought nice copies of books like an early 1980s 2nd edition of 'Engineering Electromagnetic Fields and Waves' by Carl Johnk (I actually had him for a couple of classes, while at the Univ of Illinois the man literally helped invent radar for the Navy in the 1940s). I've also spent plenty on an original 4th edition of the 'Radiotron Designer's Handbook' by F. Langford Smith (from about 1953) and 2nd edition of 'Fundamentals Of Vacuum Tubes' by Austin Eastman (from about 1940) and 'Principles of Electron Tubes' by Herbert Reich (from 1941). But I've spent barely more than $300 on all 4 of those combined.

justfred

01-12-2007, 06:33 PM

Yay, mine is on order.

Now I just need a copy of "Explorer's Air Yacht: The Sikorsky S-38 Flying Boat".

And a S-38 to go along with it, of course.

I also like:

Working in the Wild: Land Rover's Manual for Africa (Paperback)
by Rover Group Ltd
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0837610400

expeditionswest

01-12-2007, 06:47 PM

One copy left at this price.

The cost is due to them being out of print and high demand.

pskhaat

01-12-2007, 06:54 PM

...2nd edition of 'Engineering Electromagnetic Fields and Waves' by Carl Johnk...4th edition of the 'Radiotron Designer's Handbook' by F. Langford Smith...2nd edition of 'Fundamentals Of Vacuum Tubes'...'Principles of Electron Tubes' by Herbert Reich

LOL! Dave, you kill me! Some fascinating reads up there I'm sure! :p

Although, to be fair, The complete works of Donald Knuth's The Art of Computer Programming Volumes 1-4 and all Fascicles could well exceed the $300 mark.

DaveInDenver

01-12-2007, 08:12 PM

LOL! Dave, you kill me! Some fascinating reads up there I'm sure! :p

Although, to be fair, The complete works of Donald Knuth's The Art of Computer Programming Volumes 1-4 and all Fascicles could well exceed the $300 mark.
Yup, fascinating if you are a committed dorky engineer who builds tube gear. ;-) Actually despite that, I'm currently building one of those new fangled solid state amps (semiconductors, like digital cameras and auto trannys, I think are just a fad that'll pass soon enough). It's a Pass Labs derived A75, which in my configuration should yield more like 50~55W. May not sound like much, but that's pure, 100% Grade-A class A power and so it'll dissipate, oh, around 200W of heat. Should be able to heat my basement with it! It's fed by a Dynaco DAS-2X, so I haven't totally sold out into the 21st century.

Didn't read close enough to realize the book was out of print, that makes a bit more sense. Those books I listed have been out of print for about 50 or 60 years and so I understand waiting and watching eBay for them to come up. Took me most of a decade to get decent copies.

p1michaud

01-12-2007, 08:16 PM

jim65wagon

01-12-2007, 08:17 PM

OK, which of you with said expedition bible would like to start the Expedition Portal library and loan it out for a couple of weeks(months)(years)?:)

cruiseroutfit

01-12-2007, 08:26 PM

One copy left at this price.

The cost is due to them being out of print and high demand.

Do I purchase it through your online store (price there shows $244). Let me know and I'll paypal you some $$$ :D

EDIT: Looks like I missed the boat...

expeditionswest

01-12-2007, 08:30 PM

Thanks for all of the orders. The last "ExPo" priced unit has been sold and the price has been changed on the site to the standard pricing for the last three units. I wish I had more to sell at the lower price, but the few that I had are nearly gone.

For those that ordered these, they go out via priority mail tomorrow.

expeditionswest

01-12-2007, 08:32 PM

EDIT: Looks like I missed the boat...

Sorry Kurt... :o

p1michaud

01-12-2007, 08:36 PM

For those that ordered these, they go out via priority mail tomorrow.

Next week is going to be a great watching :yikes:and reading :coffee: between the 2006 African Outback Challenge video and this book!
Perfect to clear those winter blues!
Thanks,
P

dieck

01-12-2007, 11:03 PM

I'm excited! I can't wait to ...:coffee:

flywgn

01-13-2007, 12:55 AM

DANG! I've been so Dakar-Rallied that I missed this thread. Unlucky for me. :(

Allen R

ShearPin

01-13-2007, 01:12 AM

Hey - there are a two links to Sheppard articles in free pdf downloads I posted in another post on the Royal Geographic Society. I figured I'd wait until all the copies were sold before cross posting....

http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3597

Henry
www.4x4freedom.com

p1michaud

01-31-2007, 12:38 AM

I was very fortunate to have sourced a small quantity of brand new Vehicle-Dependent Expedition Guides.

Scott,
Just received the book tonight. Can't wait to start reading it, thanks!
P

Andrew Walcker

01-31-2007, 03:53 AM

Scott-

Book has been received! Thanks again for the great deal:beer:

expeditionswest

02-03-2007, 06:29 PM

Sold out... I am glad ExPo members were able to pick this up.

Riverrat

02-03-2007, 07:41 PM

FYI

Just saw a copy of the Expedition Guide on Ebay at $175.

teotwaki

02-16-2007, 02:56 PM

http://www.overlandvideo.com/overland_books/product_images/smaller/vehicle_dependent_expedition_guide.JPG

This thread was a good heads up notice. After a web search and purchase, I received my copy from an Amazon seller, brand new 2nd Edition still in shrink wrap.

xcmountain80

08-11-2007, 04:40 PM

Man this would look nice on my table

Aaron

grahamfitter

08-12-2007, 09:56 PM

dbregman

08-13-2007, 09:24 PM

You do not need to be a member to order the book from them.

Green Ganesha

11-20-2007, 09:52 AM

Does anybody know how much changed between the 1998 edition (which is the one I have), and 2003...?

NeilWilson

11-20-2007, 10:31 AM

It appears you can order this book from the Royal Geographical Society - UKP 60 including postage - translates to about US$120 including shipping.

http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/Expedition+Logistic+manuals.htm

The order form doesn't say anything about needing to be a member.

Cheers,
Graham

I got my copy from there recently, although thankfully being in the UK means it was for £35. The printed price on the back cover is £22.50 i.e. about $45. It is a great reference manual, the 2nd edition being in monochrome and paper back.

Neil

Green Ganesha

11-20-2007, 10:49 AM

It is a great reference manual, the 2nd edition being in monochrome and paper back.

My 1998 edition is hardback, and in color. But I'm wondering if new material was added in the subsequent edition?

ckkone

11-20-2007, 02:25 PM

I emailed the RGS last week to inquire about this manual, here is the reply:

Dear Chris,

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, you can order a copy from us if you sent us details of your address and your credit/debit card details we can process that for you and then send the book out to you. The order form can be found here:

http://www.rgs.org/NR/rdonlyres/3F591B6E-1664-43D5-B2EF-7CA007BD26C0/0/publicationorders.htm

And a complete list of publications can be found here:

http://www.rgs.org/NR/rdonlyres/E75289DF-1530-45AD-81F7-29A5FD7C7512/0/EACPubs2007.pdf

Victoria Jeffers

Luckily my wife has a cousin in London and I was able to have him get a copy for me :)

I also found this while snooping around the RGS site:

http://www.rgs.org/NR/rdonlyres/7A814B01-5B83-4C27-A1F9-8B051E4294D6/0/HBETve.pdf