David Koenig has a dream.
The author of arguably the best Disneyland history on the market today — “Mouse Tales: A Behind the Ears Look at Disneyland” — wants to make a little publishing history. And you can help David achieve his dream.
How can you help? Well, Koenig’s publishing house — Bonaventure Press — has recently released a Golden Anniversary version of “Mouse Tales.” Limited to only 4,000 copies, the new special edition of the book includes:
? A greatly expanded and thoroughly updated “Mouse Tales” containing scores of crazy new anecdotes.
? An entirely new chapter?”When the Magic Began”?reliving the first few months of Walt’s Magic Kingdom, as told by the park’s pioneers.
? A large fold-out aerial photograph of Disneyland during its opening week in 1955.
? “A Walk in the Park: A Guided Tour of Disneyland in 1955,” a 60-minute audio CD featuring “Mouse Tales” author David Koenig recreating a trip to the Disneyland of a half-century ago.
Now usually this book retails for $35.95 (plus tax and shipping). But Amazon.com is currently offering the Golden Anniversary version of “Mouse Tales” for 34% off?that’s just $23.73. (Plus most orders over $25 are eligible for free shipping.)
“So why should I buy David’s book now?,” you ask. Well, for starters, this special edition of “Mouse Tales” is a really great read. And I’m not just saying this because Koenig is a pal of mine. But — rather — because the new beefed-up Golden Anniversary version of the book is loaded with lots of fun new stories.
But the real reason that you should buy this new version of “Mouse Tales” is … Well … David’s dream.
Koenig hopes that — by having JHM readers and members of the Extinct Attractions Club work together — they can single-handedly turn this great new book of Disneyland memories into an instant best-seller.
To explain: Amazon.com ranks every book it offers by sales volume?and the number is constantly updated, 24/7. Currently, out of the millions of books Amazon offers, “Mouse Tales: Special Edition” ranks about #172,000. With your help, we hope that — by this time tomorrow — the new edition’s sales ranking will crack the top 1,000.
What’s that you say? You need a little more incentive? Well, as a bonus, anyone purchasing “Mouse Tales: Special Edition” from Amazon by midnight Thursday will receive a brand new report written by David. The never-before-published article, “30 Golden Goofs for the 50th,” that discusses inaccuracies both major and minor with Disneyland’s own historical displays for its Golden Anniversary celebration.
So you wanna try to help Koenig achieve his dream? Then click on the link at the bottom of this page. Then — to get your copy of “30 Golden Goofs for the 50th” — just email a copy of your electronic receipt from Amazon.com to Publishing@bonaventurepress.com. And David will then email you a full-color version of this six-page article in PDF form.
Here’s hoping that all you nice folks can help Mr. Koenig out. Any questions? Feel free to drop David a line at Publishing@bonaventurepress.com.