View Full Version : So when is Tom going to write a book
Isn't it customary for a legend to write a book to keep his legacy alive.
Glickman
02-02-2005, 01:58 PM
not really the need, we could never forget tom :D
although if he did, of course id have to buy one
"How I Made Paintball" By Tom Kaye
Kallahan
02-02-2005, 02:08 PM
Writing a book is a pain in the arse, trust my I'm trying to do it for a living.
The Action Figure
02-02-2005, 02:17 PM
yeah i'd buy 1or15
Maggot6
02-02-2005, 02:19 PM
I'd buy it. Yeah, just writing 20 page books for school is hard, so I can see how writing anything full is a *****. Yeah, I'd like him to finally make a paintball book that isn't for newbs..Everyone I have seen is, and if they picked it up and he wrote it, they couldn't appreciate what he has done.
dahvaio
02-02-2005, 02:54 PM
That is why, you have someone else write the book for you... Tell them what you want people to read and then have writer write the book... Similiar to how Lance Armstrong's books, and various other books are written....
WARPED1
02-02-2005, 03:09 PM
I like Tom and what he's done for this great game of pb, but he does not have a legacy. Tht titles reserved for people who cure diseases and things of that sort. And personally, I wouldn't be interested in a book about what TK did for AGD..............
dahvaio
02-02-2005, 03:20 PM
I like Tom and what he's done for this great game of pb, but he does not have a legacy. Tht titles reserved for people who cure diseases and things of that sort. And personally, I wouldn't be interested in a book about what TK did for AGD..............
Interesting.... Where did you come up with the idea that in order to have a legacy, one must cure diseases and of that sort? A legacy is anything that is past on from someone... If Tom wants to relay what he knows and wants to pass it on... let him and that will become his legacy....
As for curing disease... Who was the last person to cure anything? Besides the "accidental" finding of anti-biotics... What disease has been cured and who has written a book about it?
I thought this was a free country and pretty much anyone who had a story could write a book.
Just because you wouldn't be interested doesn't mean there isn't an audience for the book.... I've seen some crazy book titles at Barnes & Nobles and wonder why someone would write such a book; as a matter of fact, why would someone even publish it...
The US is a melting pot of different nationalities, ethnicities and varying ideas; therefore, I presume most books would sell to a certain extent.....
spasticsquirrel
02-02-2005, 03:21 PM
I like Tom and what he's done for this great game of pb, but he does not have a legacy. Tht titles reserved for people who cure diseases and things of that sort. And personally, I wouldn't be interested in a book about what TK did for AGD..............
he cured the disease of C02 ;)
jamescell
02-02-2005, 03:42 PM
he cured the disease of C02 ;)
LOL, that is the cancer of paintball!
Actually I was thinking about writing a book, but not about what I did in paintball. I was thinking a technical book about markers, sort of like the tech class on steriods. I read a book in the 70's called The Two Stroke Tuners Handbook that was really fantastic and cut through all the crap. What do you think about that?
AGD
If you want to see the story of my life go to tomkaye.com
Muzikman
02-02-2005, 04:40 PM
Actually I was thinking about writing a book, but not about what I did in paintball.
Do it, Do it...
Target Practice
02-02-2005, 04:43 PM
Do it, Do it...
Seconded.
Muzikman
02-02-2005, 04:48 PM
Actually, I want to see a book on just Tom's stories. He has a bunch and they would make for great reading.
Creative Mayhem
02-02-2005, 04:48 PM
thirded.... :confused: leave me alone i am just waking up....
Target Practice
02-02-2005, 04:56 PM
thirded.... :confused: leave me alone i am just waking up....
It's okay, we can't expect all you Canadians to be...you know...coherent.
If you wrote a book, i would buy it.
zackzel
02-02-2005, 05:19 PM
I would definatly buy the book too.
Kevmaster
02-02-2005, 05:53 PM
Actually, I want to see a book on just Tom's stories. He has a bunch and they would make for great reading.
thats an interesting idea. maybe you should follow up on that
Conversekidz
02-02-2005, 08:03 PM
An ultimate tuner/tech book by tom would be awsome. Maybe go back and visit the "old" days of polished CO2 tanks and the crazy setups people would use to play in the cold.
magmonkey
02-02-2005, 08:12 PM
please do Tom ,
and put me down for a few copies
[QUOTE=AGD]I was thinking a technical book about markers, sort of like the tech class on steriods. I read a book in the 70's called The Two Stroke Tuners Handbook that was really fantastic and cut through all the crap. What do you think about that?
I would buy it. :cool:
ghideon
02-02-2005, 09:07 PM
I was thinking a technical book about markers, sort of like the tech class on steriods.
This would still be worth buying. But, you could write a very technical book about markers, and then throw in some anecdotes about your time in the industry, relating it to the subject you're currently on. For example, when talking about the technical side of HPA, you could have a small insert describing the dawn of HPA in paintball.
That would be excellent.
Maggot6
02-02-2005, 09:55 PM
Did anyone read Tom's website? I thought it was short, but good. I found it interesting that well, Paintball and Space are my interests..And same with his..>Although, I'm sure noone here gives a rats ***....
Actually I was thinking about writing a book, but not about what I did in paintball. I was thinking a technical book about markers, sort of like the tech class on steriods. I read a book in the 70's called The Two Stroke Tuners Handbook that was really fantastic and cut through all the crap. What do you think about that?
AGD
If you want to see the story of my life go to tomkaye.com
awsome
Just like "turbochager" by Corky Bell
hitech
02-03-2005, 03:58 PM
Do it, Do it...
I agree. I'd LOVE to read that book.
:cheers:
PBX Ronin 23
02-03-2005, 05:56 PM
Do it, Do it...It would be a must read for all PB techheads.
SlartyBartFast
02-03-2005, 06:22 PM
It's okay, we can't expect all you Canadians to be...you know...coherent.
We can often be surprised when Americans exceed expectations and are...you know...coherent. :p
68magOwner
02-03-2005, 06:23 PM
id read it
Lord_Whoopass
02-03-2005, 06:34 PM
A tech book from TK would be great... It would be neat to read... Can't Wait... ;)
gc82000
02-03-2005, 07:14 PM
I fourted, No really I did.
AutomagBoy
02-03-2005, 07:16 PM
I love Mr. Kotsiopoulos
CrimsonTurkey
02-03-2005, 07:44 PM
Are you taking pre orders yet?
Mole1119
02-03-2005, 09:57 PM
I would love to see a very technical book on markers. With lots of good imgages to go along
Xyxyll
02-03-2005, 09:59 PM
Actually I was thinking about writing a book, but not about what I did in paintball. I was thinking a technical book about markers, sort of like the tech class on steriods. I read a book in the 70's called The Two Stroke Tuners Handbook that was really fantastic and cut through all the crap. What do you think about that?
AGD
If you want to see the story of my life go to tomkaye.com
If it's anything like your tech classes, it'll be incredible. :D
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