Some updated pictures would probably do wonders for TGM. Maybe some copyrite laws prevent them from changing to more updated pictures.
Non- TGMers would probably be much more receptive to the TGM Book with some dynamic, real action pictures of all the motion parts of the Strokes, rather than the posed pictures that have served so well for all these years.
Maybe a separate insert of some kind could be done?
Great post lagster. To be perfectly honest, 4 years ago the stills really turned me away from the book, and the fact that I had trouble immediately comprehending it (which was not something I associated with a golf instruction book).
Some updated pictures would probably do wonders for TGM. Maybe some copyrite laws prevent them from changing to more updated pictures.
Non- TGMers would probably be much more receptive to the TGM Book with some dynamic, real action pictures of all the motion parts of the Strokes, rather than the posed pictures that have served so well for all these years.
Maybe a separate insert of some kind could be done?
This, of course, will come to pass some time in the future when the copywrite has expired and the book enters the public domain. Then we will have many, many editions featuring full color, glossy photos, accompanying dvds, chip implants that will position us correctly for the components of our choice, and maybe even a free floating , white-gloved bionic hand to wipe our butts for us when we poop.
Uh, let me add that this post is meant to be light hearted in intent.
I've done some investigation on how to publish a book for Yoda and learned a few things that probably apply to The Golfing Machine.
The Golfing Machine is, and has always been self published. Meaning only Homer, and now the head office has any rights to the book. They are fully responsible for every aspect of the books creation, marketing, promotion, and channels of distribution. On the positive side, Joe and Co. have complete control over the look/feel/content/rights and shelf life of the book. On the negative side, the book is entirely self funded, not promoted by industry resources, not picked up by major retailers, and lacks professional inputs. But, once you get a publisher involved, you sell your rights to the book to them.
TGM would never survive with your basic NY publishers. The volumes are too low to make it after the first introduction to the market. Most books have a shelf life of one year. The test of a books success is whether or not it's still in demand after a year. If not, it's replaced by the next new thing. In sports books, Harvey Penicks Little Red Book is the most successful...ever.
I've done some investigation on how to publish a book for Yoda and learned a few things that probably apply to The Golfing Machine.
The Golfing Machine is, and has always been self published. Meaning only the head office has any rights to the book. They are fully responsible for every aspect of the books creation, marketing, promotion, and channels of distribution. On the positive side, Joe and Co. have complete control over the look/feel/content/rights and shelf life of the book. On the negative side, the book is entirely self funded, not promoted by industry resources, not picked up by major retailers, and lacks professional inputs. But, once you get a publisher involved, you sell your rights to the book to them.
TGM would never survive with your basic NY publishers. The volumes are too low to make it after the first introduction to the market. Most books have a shelf life of one year. The test of a books success is whether or not it's still in demand after a year. If not, it's replaced by the next new thing. In sports books, Harvey Penicks Little Red Book is the most successful...ever.
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Yes... TGM should maybe be handled more like a school text book, rather than one placed in stores to make a lot of money. Although, I think it could make money if the right things happen. There are a lot of biology text books out there!
While the folks over at Simon & Schuster would have us believe that Mr. Penick's book is numero uno (as also stated by the late Dave Marr in the "Little Green Video"), the New York Times might argue there case for Ben Hogan's Five Lessons, The Modern Fundamentals of Golf. Both continue to this day to be top sellers according to The Booklegger (golf's leading distributor in books and DVD's).
Hybrid Mode
