How Good is the Ames Book?

SVRDhand13
SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,023
edited July 2008 in The Porch
I'm thinking of ordering it but I'm not sure if its worth the $62 (after shipping).

Can those who have it tell me if it's a good purchase?
severed hand thirteen
2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
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  • Surrounding Bullshit
    Surrounding Bullshit Posts: 227
    It's a good book to have. Lots of stories and really a great collection of their posters. The money thing is a whole issue up to you, but it is something to hold onto for years to come. Just my opinion...I am sure others will follow.
    It's funny when things change so much
    It's all state of mind

    Don't sweat the small stuff and it's all small stuff

    You think you hate it now, wait till you drive it...

    Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try.
  • PJLuis
    PJLuis Posts: 385
    I really love this book.

    If you are into posters, get it!
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,023
    Anybody disappointed with it after the purchase?
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • LeatherMosquitoMan
    LeatherMosquitoMan Posts: 4,034
    Not at all. I coughed up the $200 for the LE Version, and i'm still happy i did it.
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  • pjsteelerfan
    pjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,905
    LeatherMosquitoMan wrote:
    Not at all. I coughed up the $200 for the LE Version, and i'm still happy i did it.

    Me too
    ...got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul...
  • eddies mate
    eddies mate Posts: 342
    me three i adore that book
    and love ..... wish the world would go again with love , one cant seem to have enough.........
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,023
    Well it didn't take much convincing. I just ordered it.
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • slightofjeff
    slightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    I got it as a gift, so no buyers' remorse for me. I flipped through the whole thing in one sitting and found it very interesting ... but it will be a while before I look at it again. It's a coffee table book ... not something you re-read over and over.
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
    for the least they could possibly do
  • release30
    release30 Posts: 2,051
    I really like the book also..I love looking at all the old posters...
    Conversations getting dull
    There's a constant ringing in my ears
    Sense of humor's void and numb
    And I'm bored to tears.......
  • PJLuis
    PJLuis Posts: 385
    Look, I took some photos of my LE version.

    http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a62/PJLuis23/Posters/IMG_0370.jpg
    http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a62/PJLuis23/Posters/IMG_0371.jpg
    http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a62/PJLuis23/Posters/IMG_0373.jpg
    http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a62/PJLuis23/Posters/IMG_0374.jpg
    http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a62/PJLuis23/Posters/IMG_0375.jpg
    http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a62/PJLuis23/Posters/IMG_0376.jpg
    http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a62/PJLuis23/Posters/IMG_0377.jpg
    http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a62/PJLuis23/Posters/IMG_0378.jpg
    http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a62/PJLuis23/Posters/IMG_0379.jpg
    http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a62/PJLuis23/Posters/IMG_0381.jpg

    It is awesome.
  • Surrounding Bullshit
    Surrounding Bullshit Posts: 227
    SVRDhand13 wrote:
    Well it didn't take much convincing. I just ordered it.
    Congrats, you will enjoy...
    It's funny when things change so much
    It's all state of mind

    Don't sweat the small stuff and it's all small stuff

    You think you hate it now, wait till you drive it...

    Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try.
  • Spot In The Sky
    Spot In The Sky Posts: 1,175
    If you want something neat and you like posters- get the regular.
    If youre obsessed and really shallow, like me, get the special. Worth it either way.
    "The world is dangerous, feel safe here tonight..." EV 9/17/06

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  • candlewax
    candlewax Posts: 3
    the book rules. Im going to be a poster artist partially because of Ames Bros.
  • AndySlash
    AndySlash Posts: 3,299
    PJLuis wrote:
    http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a62/PJLuis23/Posters/IMG_0381.jpg


    I haven't looked at mine in awhile, so I don't remember- did we all get the same three prints or was there a random mix?
  • broloco
    broloco Posts: 1,237
    PJLuis wrote:
    Look, I took some photos of my LE version.

    thanks for pix. it's sorta helping me.. as I'm on the fence, too!
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,023
    So are there pull out posters in both version?
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • PJLuis
    PJLuis Posts: 385
    AndySlash wrote:
    I haven't looked at mine in awhile, so I don't remember- did we all get the same three prints or was there a random mix?

    Same three prints
  • knitted
    knitted Posts: 244
    SVRDhand13 wrote:
    So are there pull out posters in both version?

    no just the special.

    it's a really great book, i love it, i love the stories, i love the posters, i love knowing which posters the band love and why. i agonised over buying it for, oh, about 5 minutes. :)
    http://www.sublime-retro.net

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  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,023
    knitted wrote:
    no just the special.

    it's a really great book, i love it, i love the stories, i love the posters, i love knowing which posters the band love and why. i agonised over buying it for, oh, about 5 minutes. :)
    Yea if you look at my original post and then when I ordered it there isnt much of a time difference haha.
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,023
    I'm so happy I got this book... it rocks!
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18

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