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QUESTION: G`day Bill, I own a mint copy of the 1976 Alberts printed "The AC/DC Book" that I found in an op-shop in Melb for 50 cents. How rare is the book and what do you think it is worth?

ANSWER: Hello Mick,

Thank you for your question.
I'm assuming that you are referring to the the Australian "Dirty Deeds And Other Dynamite Songs" AC/DC song book from 1976? This is a nice rare item, easily worth $150 or more, or up to $500 for a copy in MINT/NM condition.

Best Regards,
Bill

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QUESTION: No, it is called "The AC/DC Book". It contains cartoons, photos, bios and the lyrics and music to about 20 of their Bon era songs. How about an early unused Iron-on transfer when Malcom used tuck his pants into his knee high boots? Thanks Bill cheers Mick

ANSWER: Hello Mick,

That is the same one. If you look closely at the picture of Bon's "Dirty Deeds" tattoo, you will see it says "and other dyn-o-mite songs".

The iron on value could be hit or miss, but I would probably say in the range of $20-30.

Best Regards,
Bill

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QUESTION: Yes Bill you are correct. Its a great book, I will never sell it, maybe pass it on to my son. Do you have a copy? Are you based in Australia?

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Hello Mick,
Yes, I do have a copy of this book in my collection. It was originally offered through an advertisement that was included in the original Australian "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" album.
No, I am not in Australia, I'm in the USA.
Thanks again!

Best Regards,

Bill

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I am an AC/DC history, discography and collectibles expert, and can answer any question about the band, it's members past and present, as well as questions related to bands that members were in previous to being in AC/DC. I am well versed in the bands history, album and single releases (vinyl, CD), and worldwide discography and collectibles/memorabilia, past and present AC/DC news, album sales, tour dates and tour history, and anything else about the band. I am also an AC/DC (Especially Bon Scott) autograph expert.

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I have been a fan and collector of AC/DC for 30+ years and have written published articles about the band for Goldmine magazine, as well as several publications. I have interviewed past members of the band, and attended the bands Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction as a press guest. I possess one of the world's largest AC/DC collections, and plan to have my own publication about the band in the future. I was hired in 2008 by a marketing firm to help promote and market AC/DC's "BLACK ICE" release and the AC/DC "Rock Band" game in New York City. I also have participated in several other marketing and promotional campaigns for AC/DC. Most recently, I have contributed to a new book by Phil Sutcliffe "AC/DC: The Ultimate Illustrated History" as well as penning an AC/DC Collectibles article for Record Collector magazine (UK).

Organizations
I run the AC/DC fan & collector's site "Highway to Hell" and am the webmaster and designer. I am the official Sony/Columbia records AC/DC forum moderator for their record companies website, and content manager for acdc.com

Publications
GOLDMINE (Krause Publications)(USA) Daily Dirt (Germany) Record Collector (UK) Contributed to "AC/DC: The Ultimate Illustrated History", by Phil Sutcliffe (Voyageur Press, Oct. 15, 2010, Hardcover, 224 pages, 300+ illustrations)

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I have interviewed: Mark Evans (AC/DC Bassist 1975-77), Simon Wright (AC/DC Drummer 1983-1989), Dave Evans (AC/DC singer 1974), Noel Taylor (AC/DC Drummer 1974), Neil Smith (AC/DC Bassist 1974), Larry Van Kreidt (AC/DC bassist 1973-4), John Bissett (Fraternity (w/Bon Scott) keyboardist), Vincent Lovegrove (Valentines (w/Bon Scott) singer & former AC/DC manager), Bob Defrin (AC/DC Logo designer & album cover designer for Atlantic records), Mike Fraser (AC/DC Mixing engineer), Joshua Levy (AC/DC Black Ice album cover designer) and many others

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