As many of you will be aware somebody has written a book entitled 'John Titor A Time Traveler's Tale' and has put it up for sale on ebay. More information can be found here. It got me thinking for a moment...was this Titor's plan from the beginning? Did he spin this whole story, wait patiently for a while to let interest grow and then put this book out to make a bit of money? I don't think that the guy who wrote this book is John Titor, but who knows? I've emailed him with a few questions and am awaiting a reply. If it isn't the man behind John Titor does this guy have the legal right to produce a book using somebody elses story? I'm guessing he does, but could this be an attempt to force out the real John Titor? Maybe the book doesn't exist at all, he's just created a cover, took a photo of it and stuck it on ebay in an attempt to tempt the real Titor out to lay a legal claim to the book. Could this be an attempted trick one of the most talked-about tricksters on the net? Again, I doubt it, but then again many people have sworn to track down Titor and this would certainly be an inventive way of doing it. My final theory is that somebody (no names mentioned...although I do have a name in my head) has managed to track down the hoaxer behind John Titor and has collaberated with him to put this book together in order to make them both some cash. Plausible? Let me know what you think. Cheers, Cherno.
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Titor book on ebay...a theory
- Thread starter Cherno
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JamesAnthony
Temporal Navigator
was this Titor's plan from the beginning? Did he spin this whole story, wait patiently for a while to let interest grow and then put this book out to make a bit of money?
Several people have suggested before that the whole thing was a ploy for researching a book - but I don't think this is the end result. The seller is identified as a 'johntitor' but the description gives the impression that this is a documentary book rather than a first-hand personal account.
If it isn't the man behind John Titor does this guy have the legal right to produce a book using somebody elses story?
I'm guessing the book contains no new information and is just a rehash of everything that is already on the net. If someone wants to have that kind of information in hard copy form, I don't think there are any legal problems. If the book was a story using the name of John Titor to springboard the writer into success, I could foresee some ownership issues arising.
I'm guessing he does, but could this be an attempt to force out the real John Titor? Maybe the book doesn't exist at all, he's just created a cover, took a photo of it and stuck it on ebay in an attempt to tempt the real Titor out to lay a legal claim to the book. Could this be an attempted trick one of the most talked-about tricksters on the net?
Very possible...
My final theory is that somebody (no names mentioned...although I do have a name in my head) has managed to track down the hoaxer behind John Titor and has collaberated with him to put this book together in order to make them both some cash.
As stated before, I don't think the book would contain any new info. Therefore a collaboration would not be necessary.
Now what if the supposed person behind Titor waits a while for alot of people to make money from writing about him - then sue them all and make a bundle! :D It would be like - "ah well you got me - but hey, I have all your money!"
James
ShudderingManti
Temporal Novice
The same guy has put up another auction on eBay for the John Titor book
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3578329590&category=29351
EDIT: ....... I just noticed his location is listed as OMAHA NEBRASKA! *laughs* somebody has a sense of humor
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3578329590&category=29351
EDIT: ....... I just noticed his location is listed as OMAHA NEBRASKA! *laughs* somebody has a sense of humor
Hi, I said I'd sent an email to the guy selling the "book" on ebay and I have just got a reply. It is almost identical to the reply given to someone on anomalies who did the same thing apart from one thing:
He claims that...'Books ordered through Ebay also include an extra page from John's operations
manual that was never posted online.'
There may be other differences between the two replies; I'm in a bit of a rush so haven't had time to compare them throroughly yet but that one jumped out at me.
What "extra page" is he talking about here? Seems a bit fishy to me, as if he's trying to persuade people to buy the book by slotting in a few false claims about it like this one. But then again, maybe he's telling the truth and this book really was compiled by Titor's family. I was wondering, do Darby/Pamela know anything about this so-called 'extra page'? I doubt if it even exists and I'm not even sure now whether there is actually any content to this book at all, just someone trying to, fraudulently, make a quick buck. If somebody bought the book and discovered that he was telling the truth about this extra page, that would set the cat amongst the pigeons wouldn't it! Anyway, gotta go, sorry if this hasn't been too coherent I am in a rush. Anyway I'll post my reply and the one the anomalies person got to see if you can spot any other differences.
My reply:
Anomalies reply:
He claims that...'Books ordered through Ebay also include an extra page from John's operations
manual that was never posted online.'
There may be other differences between the two replies; I'm in a bit of a rush so haven't had time to compare them throroughly yet but that one jumped out at me.
What "extra page" is he talking about here? Seems a bit fishy to me, as if he's trying to persuade people to buy the book by slotting in a few false claims about it like this one. But then again, maybe he's telling the truth and this book really was compiled by Titor's family. I was wondering, do Darby/Pamela know anything about this so-called 'extra page'? I doubt if it even exists and I'm not even sure now whether there is actually any content to this book at all, just someone trying to, fraudulently, make a quick buck. If somebody bought the book and discovered that he was telling the truth about this extra page, that would set the cat amongst the pigeons wouldn't it! Anyway, gotta go, sorry if this hasn't been too coherent I am in a rush. Anyway I'll post my reply and the one the anomalies person got to see if you can spot any other differences.
My reply:
Thank you for inquiring about:
John Titor A Time Traveler’s Tale
The book is a compilation of Internet posts made by a time traveler from the
year 2036. His posts discuss the future, the technology of time travel and
sociological differences between his time and ours. There are many who
also believe John Titor’s predictions are coming true as they continue to
discuss online what he said and what it all means.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q="John+Titor"&btnG
=Google+Search
The book was compiled and published by his family here in this time. It's a
professionally bound 5.5 x 8.5 paperback with 174 printed pages including 9
pages of black and white photos John posted online. The book also contains
additional comments made by John’s mother.
Books ordered through Ebay also include an extra page from John's operations
manual that was never posted online.
To order your copy of John Titor a Time Traveler’s Tale for $19.95 including
$2.00 for shipping in the United States and $5.00 for shipping
internationally:
1. Pay through PayPal by copying this email with your name and address and
emailing your order to [email protected]. You will be asked to use
PayPal upon confirmation your order is ready to be sent.
2. Copy this email and send a money order for a total of $21.95 for US
shipping or $24.95 for international shipping to:
PMB - 237
7862 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy.
Kissimmee Fl 34747
Your Order Information:
Your Name:
Your Address:
John Titor a Time Traveler’s Tale -
Copyright 2003 - The John Titor Foundation, Inc.
Number of Units _____________ x $21.95 = _______________
US Shipping: (add $2.00 per unit)
International Shipping (add $4.00 per unit)
Total _______________
Orders will be shipped within 4 business days after confirmation of order.
Thank you for your interest in John Titor A Time Traveler's Tale.
Anomalies reply:
Thank you for inquiring about:
John Titor A Time Traveler's Tale
The book is a compilation of Internet posts made by a time traveler from the
year 2036. His posts discuss the future, the technology of time travel and
sociological differences between his time and ours. There are many who
also believe John Titor's predictions are coming true as they continue to
discuss online what he said and what it all means.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q="John+Titor"&btnG
=Google+Search
The book was compiled and published by his family here in this time. It's a
professionally bound 5.5 x 8.5 paperback with 174 printed pages including 9
pages of black and white photos John posted online. The book also contains
additional comments made by John's mother.
To order your copy of John Titor a Time Traveler's Tale for $19.95 including
$2.00 for shipping in the United States and $5.00 for shipping
internationally:
1. Pay through PayPal by copying this email with your name and address and
emailing your order to [email protected]. You will be asked to use
PayPal upon confirmation your order is ready to be sent.
2. Copy this email and send a money order for a total of $21.95 for US
shipping or $24.95 for international shipping to:
PMB - 237
7862 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy.
Kissimmee Fl 34747
Your Order Information:
Your Name:
Your Address:
John Titor a Time Traveler's Tale -
Copyright 2003 - The John Titor Foundation, Inc.
Number of Units _____________ x $21.95 = _______________
US Shipping: (add $2.00 per unit)
International Shipping (add $4.00 per unit)
Total _______________
Orders will be shipped within 4 business days after confirmation of order.
Thank you for your interest in John Titor A Time Traveler's Tale.