[titrisol]

Sorry if this has been cross posted.
Gerjan van Oosten has published the 2nd edition of his famous book "The Definitive ASAHI PENTAX Collector's Guide 1952-1977".
Only 500 books will be printed and if you want to get your hands in one, you'll need to send him a message wia fb-messenger
He gave us apreview a while ago in this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/29-welcomes-introductions/407494-working...tax-guide.html

I found this post in the Dutch equivalent to craigslist (marktplaats)
? Asahi Pentax camera's en Takumar objectieven (gids / boek) - Fotografie | Camera's | Analoog - Marktplaats.nl

Shipping outside of Europe is ~20 Euro making the book ~52Euro total.

English version
Hello Pentax enthusiasts,

The second edition of my book (in English) is ready! It is a deluxe edition with a hard cover, a notch and a red reading ribbon. The volume of the book is 288 pages.

This new edition focuses on collecting and using old Asahi Pentax cameras and Takumar lenses.

The book covers all cameras: the Asahiflexes, the S/H types, the Spotmatic, its derivatives and the electronically controlled Electro Spotmatic, ES and ES II. Furthermore, the Motor Drive and Data cameras. The American models are also discussed, such as the Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic IIa.

In addition to all Takumar lenses, all accessories are also included, such as bellows and intermediate rings, filters and microscope adapters.

Separate chapters deal with maintenance and use of this 45-year-old or older equipment.

Of course, the history of the manufacturer is also discussed. The company was founded on November 27, 1919.

The price of the book is € 32.50 excluding shipping costs.

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Last edited by titrisol; 06-04-2021 at 05:54 AM.

[robiles]

He announces the book on this forum a while back, and did say he would inform us when the book will be ready to order. Here is a link to said thread:

Working on new Ultimate Asahi Pentax Guide - PentaxForums.com

I would love to get my hands on one but sadly do not speak dutch.

edit: i somehow managed to sign up and send a message. will see how it turns out.

---------- Post added 06-03-21 at 04:47 PM ----------

Sorry if this has been cross posted.
Gerjan van Oosten has published the 2nd edition of his famous book "The Definitive ASAHI PENTAX Collector's Guide 1952-1977".
Only 500 books will be printed and if you want to get your hands in one, you'll need to send him a message wia fb-messenger

I found this post in the Dutch equivalent to craigslist (marktplaats)
? Asahi Pentax camera's en Takumar objectieven (gids / boek) - Fotografie | Camera's | Analoog - Marktplaats.nl

Shipping outside of Europe is ~20 Euro making the book ~52Euro total.

Thanks for the heada up, really apreciate it.

[titrisol]

Thanks
I guess a PM to @Argos is the way to get in touch with him?

He announces the book on this forum a while back, and did say he would inform us when the book will be ready to order. Here is a link to said thread:

Working on new Ultimate Asahi Pentax Guide - PentaxForums.com

I would love to get my hands on one but sadly do not speak dutch.

edit: i somehow managed to sign up and send a message. will see how it turns out.

---------- Post added 06-03-21 at 04:47 PM ----------



Thanks for the heada up, really apreciate it.

[AAlfano]

Any way to contact him for those of us who refuse to bend the knee to Lord Zuckerberg?

[titrisol]

Any way to contact him for those of us who refuse to bend the knee to Lord Zuckerberg?

His username here is ARGOS if you follow robiles links

[D1N0]

You can register with your e-mail address or Google as well on Marktplaats.

[steamloco76]

I ordered my book from Mr. van Oosten a few days ago and it is on its way from the Netherlands. Total to Pennsylvania was $65 US dollars. I had purchased a Asahi Pentax S (the rare bird!) from him over a year ago. He is a nice person with which to deal, and we had a few conversations on FB Messenger. I am impatiently waiting for my trans-Atlantic parcel to arrive!!

[AAlfano]

Thanks for the replies!

[nickthetasmaniac]

I contacted Gerjan here on Pentax Forums (@Argos), with my PayPal and postal address, and promptly received a payment request. This may be a simpler option for PF members that don’t speak Dutch.

[Baard-Einar]

Old book to the right, new to the left.

Looking great!

[womble]

My copy of the second edition arrived and it is great for nerdy types like myself. I could never find an affordable copy of the original book so I'm glad to be able to get a copy of the new one at a sane price.

[Andi Lo]

Just PMed him, hopefully there are still some left!

[titrisol]

Book arrived safely, takes about 2wks from NL to the US
The book is very good, lots of new information and so much detail!
Excellent print quality, a real keeper

I have been going thorugh the book and is simply amazing, all the information that Gerjan has compilated in priceless!

[Freckles]

Book arrived safely, takes about 2wks from NL to the US
The book is very good, lots of new information and so much detail!
Excellent print quality, a real keeper

Gerjan, I'll send you a PM re new book, hopefully one left!
Andy

[Gamblat]

Interesting info