VRT book / ebook?

[bf2]

Greg,
Do you have a book or ebook available on VRT? (or do you have a plan to publish one?)

I know you have a DVD, but I really like my books.

Thanks in advance.

[VRT Man]

Hey bf2,

This is being worked on. It's on the 'back burner,' but it's certainly part of my future vision! When, I can't say at the moment. I'm a bibliophile too. I'll let you know!

--Greg Mangan

[Hank_Z]

I'd also like to see VRT in book form. As only a reader...not an author or publisher...I think that a real book, rather than an ebook, might work better. Regardless of the actual value, the perceived value of ebooks is usually far less. And it would be a lot easier for people to rip off the ebook.

Just think how many of us would likely have and talk about John's books if they were only ebooks. Not many, IMO. Being able to hold a real book, make notes in it, and refer back to it whenever we want is a definite advantage. Sure, buyers can print out ebooks. I've done that with a number of ebooks that I've bought, but their not in the same league with printed books.

Just my two cents.

[voskjt]

^E-books are the future! I can't wait till this and other Bronze Bow publications are available in e-book format especially since the latest kindle is out and also available on the Iphone. Rubberbus, you should check out the website of your local library, mine already has things like e-books and audio books for checkout.

[gs300tx]

To be honest with you guys, on a subject like DVR/VRT I would much prefer a DVD so I can actually see the movements involved. Now there is a way that you can add videos online without the being copyrighted.
Websites like NBC.com always put up their copyrighted shows and you cant download those to your computer, just for viewing.

[VRT Man]

As a matter of fact, there was a company that approached me on selling views of my DVD on line from a website, whereby the viewer would not be able to copy it, but it could be viewed "X" number of times that the subject paid for.

In other words, he would pay so much to view it just once, or to view it 5 times, or perhaps 10 times, or pay a specific amount to view it an unlimited number of times. I may go back to this, but was disinterested as I have over 500 DVD's in my inventory, and course booklets as well. When they are used up, then I will consider this method.

--Greg Mangan

[Royce]

Hank, it boils down to cost. Printing, distribution, inventory, etc. Besides an ebook is easy to update with new experiences, insights and testimonials. The Amazon Kindle and Sony Reader seem to be the way of the future. No paper or bookshelves needed!
I love books and have many but there are not too many that I read more than twice. The local library is a great source though. I wonder when they will have ebooks also.

Rubberbus,

Our local library now has a few e-books.

Personally, I think that e-books are the wave of the future. In fact, the future is now.
Most hardback books, along with many soft cover books, are in the $30 dollar range, and the price is rising. Certainly, a lot of people are being priced out of the book market, at least when it comes to buying new books.

And many bookstores are either on the rocks or headed there. If you doubt me, just check out the financial positions of Borders and Barnes and Noble. And with the economy headed “south” don’t expect a quick turnaround. Did I say quick turnaround? When it comes to books, I don’t expect any turnaround.

Actually, the bookstores were in big financial trouble before the economic meltdown took hold. Borders and Barnes and Noble first beat up on the independent book stores; then they, in turn ,were beaten up by online book outlets like Amazon.

But now there’s another big threat—the independent sellers. These are the people—private individuals-- who buy books, read them and then sell them on E Bay.

A friend of mine says he got a copy of PYTP for 25 cents. That’s right team—25 cents. He paid the same amount for a couple of other titles.

Certainly, there’s something to be said for a book in hand, as opposed to an E-book, but publishing a book doesn’t guarantee much of anything unless there’s excellent and on going marketing.—something to keep the book in the public’s eye. Those of us here on this website are, in a fashion, working for the Bronze Bow. Our posts are the meat and bones of the system. The same can be said for people posting on other commercial sites.

There are endless numbers of fitness books on the market—most aren’t even hardbound. They come and go very quickly, indeed. A trip to a used bookstore will confirm that literally thousands of books have been printed about fitness.

From my vantage point, the most important aspect of selling books profitably is good marketing. Having something important to say sure doesn’t guarantee success. That much is certain.

[gruntbrain]

Witnessing an actual INTENSE display of a VRT session would be quite valuable & inspiring. The viewer of such a display can then see what it takes to get results; the actual moves are almost incidental . We can easily "invent" our own moves but the hard part is exerting result producing effort.

[VRT Man]

Gruntbrain, I know you have my illustrated course booklet from years back, but you MUST get the DVD, for you will see me do some INTENSE VRT moves (to the point of breathlessness; i.e., exhaustion) as a demonstration session for the viewer.

--Greg Mangan

[gruntbrain]

As an aside, my subscription for the quarterly journal Milo is now ended & I'll likely not renew; the new printed rate is $80/yr & the ebook rate is $40/yr

[GB]

Reading this thread makes me think of Lawrence Tan’s Universal Form DVD. The DVD has a feature that allows you to run it on your computer and down load a written copy of the exercise.

GB

[mikey]

Hi Greg,

Any developments in the direction of an eBook or online video subscription? Another advantage they have is instantaneous access. As an example I ordered some of John's books last week on Amazon and am still waiting for them to arrive. With an eBook I could have already had a week of VRT under my belt!

Just my 2 cents worth.

Cheers,

M.

[VRT Man]

It's coming, Mikey, It's coming! The book is written. Good things come to those who wait! Just recall the words to Carly Simon's song "Anticipation".

Greg Mangan
VRT Man

[mikey]

Hi Greg,

I wasn't nagging, just wanted to illustrate how eBooks free us poor sods in the deserts of Down Under from the tyrannies of distance (and the mercies of the US postal service) :wink:

I'm more than happy to proof read your draft of the eBook if you like!

Cheers,

M.

[farrout]

Hey Greg,

I would be honored to have the oppoortunity to preview your book :)

Take care,
Steve

P.S Thank you for your thoughts & prayers, I really appreicate it.

[firefox]

Can I get a preview of your e-book? Are the principles the same as DVR exercises in PYTP and the Miracle 7? I have those 2 books.

Sal

[farrout]

Hey Greg,

I would be honored to have the oppoortunity to preview your book :)

Take care,
Steve

P.S Thank you for your thoughts & prayers, I really appreicate it.

Hey Greg,

Given this any thought :)?

Take care,
Steve

[VRT Man]

Steve, PM me your address, and I'll have you take a look at it.

Greg Mangan

[farrout]

Steve, PM me your address, and I'll have you take a look at it.

Greg Mangan

Hey Greg,

PM'd as requested.

Take care,
Steve

[mikey]

Hi Greg,

I offered to proof read it first! :wink:

Email address is per recent order PM.

M.

[kenpopaul]

Hey Greg,

Just wondered if you have a date for the VRT book yet??

I've recently been thinking of switching back to DVR/VRT style only training for a while. I've been training hard recently on bodyweight type training and need a rest/change of pace.

- Kenpoopaul

[MikeNY]

VRT rocks! Part of me likes the online book but then I think, a book is solid and there, I preferr the book, soft back. There is just something about a book I like, you can highlight and underline sections.

Paul I love VRT!