Guest Book

Pam, even by the example you provided proves my point. Actually the story as told, as one reads it, the focus is on the story line, not the jive talk. It leaves the reader with the flavor of the event and not a bunch of Cheech and Chong EBonics going on to get from A to B. I have never spoken with Red Dog, but, I do have in my possession a very long email from him written about 5 years ago. I can promise you he did not write in the jive style.....just the straight facts if you will. So I know the man is capable. I personally kinda like that smack here and there, but not overwhelming where I as the reader havde to wade through the BS to get to the meat and potatoes. The smack gets in the way of the story line. So, do I as a reader want the smack or the plain history? Well, I guess it depends on what you are looking for. When I read a book from Red Dog, I would rather read the stories and build a mental picture of the passions of a group of young musicians trying to live and make their way in the world. Granted, Dog has his style and twists of words. Like I said before, you can take it how you wish, but personally, I would not consider a book written by RD as a cronicle or a reference guide to the early history of the ABB, simply based on how the information is presented. Bottom line in my opinion: with all of that information in that man's head, a book professionally written ("supported" if you will) would be twice the pages as what Dog could write to say the same thing, and would sell for twice as much. Sprinkle it here and there with some photos, a little artwork, and boom, you have a coffee table book. Barnes and Noble thirty nine ninety five...... Either way, I am certain Dog will give it his best and I will buy whatever he puts out there. The man has been there and done that, for sure.