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Dear Chet fan, How's this for a fantasy? You go to your mailbox one morning and are surprised and delighted to find a letter from Chef Atkins! You open it, and it's an invitation from Chet -- inviting you to visit him in Nashville, at his home and in his office, where he will tell you about all the guitars he has played over the past sixty years...what he likes about each one, how he acquired it, which albums were recorded with it, etc. In fact, Chet proposes to tell you the story of his life and musical career by taking you on a tour of all these guitars from his past, including over sixty guitars in his collection If you are a lifelong Chet fan like me, receiving such an invitation would be a dream come true. Several years ago I started thinking about this and decided to publish a very special book which does exactly that -- takes you on a tour through all of Chet's guitars, in Chet' s own words. When I proposed the idea for such a book to Chet, he was interested, and before long, we signed a contract for publishing Chet Atkins - Me and My Guitars. Each of Chet's guitars would be photographed by a professional photographer, either in Chet's home or in his office, and these full-color photographs would appear in the book as full pages, printed on heavy, glossy stock, accompanied by Chet's comments. The deluxe edition (the CGP edition) would be a hard-cover book in a handmade slipcase, limited to 1200 numbered copies. No expense would be spared in the production of this book, intended for Chet's most dedicated fans and closest friends. In many ways this book would be Chet' s final gift to his family and friends, a summary and overview of his career as seen through his guitars. And so began a series of in-depth conversations, in which Russ and Michael .Cochran listened as Chet told the story behind each guitar, recalling high points of his life in greater detail than ever before. At this point in his career, no longer recording or performing, he had plenty of time to answer our questions -- relaxed and unhurried. The CGP edition of Chet Atkins - Me and My Guitars is now finished and ready for shipping. Only 1200 numbered copies have been produced, and it will never be reprinted in this format. Once this edition is sold out, it is certain to become a collector's item which will increase in value over the years. Chet Atkins - Me and My Guitars, the CGP edition, is $150, and comes with a complete satisfaction guarantee. Order yours now, by calling 1-800-322- 7978, or send a check for $160 (which includes shipping & handling in the U.S.) to the address above. Don't miss out ! Brothers Russ and Michael Cochran worked on this book for over a year, doing their best to create a collector's item which would be worthy of our hero and would be treasured by the small army of dedicated fans who love Chet as we do. Paul Yandell pitched in and helped Chet remember details about his guitars, and then proofread the entire text. He also asked Jerry Reed to contribute an introduction to the book, which Jerry was happy to do. We searched far and wide for photographs of Chet with his guitars arid managed to locate several that have not been seen before. June Carter Cash helped us with an interview recalling Chet's days on the road with the Carter Sisters and Mother Maybelle. In short, no effort or expense was spared in creating this book. I am so sure you will be delighted with this book that I make the following offer: I will agree to buy back any copy of this book for the full purchase price, with no time limit, provided the book is still in mint condition. I am this confident that future collectors who want this book will create a market in which the value of the book will steadily increase. Other limited editions which I have published are now selling for as much as ten times the original price. To order your copy, use the order blank below or call 1-800-322-7978 (between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm M-F) to use your credit card. Customers in the U.S. and Canada should add $10.00 for shipping and insurance. If you live outside the U.S. and Canada, please call the number above for shipping options and costs. Russ Cochran, Publisher ORDER BLANK Yes, I've got to have it !!! Send me ______ copy( s) of Chet Atkins-Me and My Guitars. I have enclosed a check or money order for _____________ to cover the cost of the book and shipping. Or, charge it to my credit card. Number:
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