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I stole the picture of Bob from Whino.....cute, huh?
     
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The Books   The Music
     
JimmyDOTcom : The Evolution of a Phan by Jackson Quigley. Paperback. 245 pages. Rated as definitely one of the best "parrothead" books out there. One fan sez: "I gotta tell ya, this book covers every aspect of the Parrothead lifestyle. Jackson tacks us through this sea of Parrothead craziness with true love and appreciation of everything he is taking in. What is great about this book is that it is obviously being told to us by a man who has been living amongst these colorful fun-loving characters for a long time and loving every minute of it!"
     
A Pirate Looks at Fifty, by Jimmy Buffett

Hardcover, 224 pages,Paperback
     
The Jimmy Buffett Trivia Book : 501 Questions and Answers for Parrotheads, by Thomas Ryan, Paperback, 128 pages
     
Where Is Joe Merchant? : A Novel Tale by Jimmy Buffett. Frank Bama and Trevor Kane on the way to Boomtown to find Desdemona and Joe Merchant. Don't forget Blanton Meyercord. A parrothead must!!! Hardcover, 382 pages, , Paperback
     
Tales from Margaritaville : Fictional Facts and Factual Fictions, by Jimmy Buffett, Paperback
     
Trouble Dolls, by Jimmy Buffett, Savannah Jane Buffett, Lanbert Davis (Illustrator), Reading Level: Ages 4-8, School & Library Binding, 32 pages
     
The Jolly Mon, by Jimmy Buffett, Savannah Jane Buffett, Lambert Davis (Illustrator), Reading Level: Ages 4-8, Paperback
     
The Jimmy Buffett Scrapbook : Updated , by Mark Humphrey, Harris Lewine, Paperback Updated edition
     
The End of A1A, by Dave Fernending, Paperback, 210 pages. "a collection of previously published fictional short stories, historical facts and preamble quotes by the author that relate to the people, times and circumstances around and near Cuba, Key West and the Caribbean Islands. "
     
Blood Stream, by Dave Fernending, Paperback, 408 pages. "Blood Stream is a gripping, fast paced voyage of murder, love, and international intrigue. Mr Ferneding is a master at creating twists and turns in the plot. Just when you think you have it figured out, you realize otherwise. "Blood Stream" is a definite "must read" for those who enjoy suspense novels. Pay close attention though, to the first couple of chapters! I couldn't put the book down once I got into it! A great read"
     
The Mango Opera , by Tom Corcoran, Hardcover, Paperback
Also by Tom Corcoran, Gumbo Limbo, Hardback, Paperback
     
Don't Stop the Carnival : A Novel, by Herman Wouk, Paperback, 395 pages

     
Mind in the Waters : A Book to Celebrate the Consciousness of Whales and Dolphins, by Joan McIntyre.
"Joan McIntyre is the head of Project Jonah, a group of people who are devoted to the protection and understanding of Cetaceans, and to bringing about a world moratorium on the commercial killing of whales and dolphins."
     
Following the Equator : A Journey Around the World, by Mark Twain, Paperback, 720 pages
     
Mile Zero (Vintage Contemporaries), by Thomas Sanchez
     
Yesterday's Florida Keys, by Stan Windhorn, Wright Langley, Paperback
     
Yesterday's Key West, by Stan Windhorn, Paperback
     
Postcards from Paradise : Romancing Key West, by June Keith
"Columns and essays based on Key West living offer colorful armchair traveller pursuit as they reveal the legends and personalities of the region. This is a hilarious and involving collection of vignettes which will delight a wide audience as well as any with a special affection for and knowledge of the area."
Paperback
     
June Keith's Key West & the Florida Keys : Food, Hotels, Beaches, Diving, Fishing, History, Writers, Festivals, Attractions, Museums, Wildlife, by June Keith
"Keith describes the islands' famous attractions and annual events and reveals locations of not-so-well-known places, like secret gardens, funky diners, beachfront bistros, and off-the-beaten-path retreats, as well as where to go to swim with dolphins. June Keith's Key West & The Florida Keys is a wonderfully informative companion for any trip to the Florida Keys."
Paperback
     
Key West : Images of the Past, by Joan Langley, Hardcover
Also by Joan Langley, Old Key West in 3-D
     
Key West and the Florida Keys : Islands in Paradise, by A. Bertsch, W. Bertsch, Paperback
     
Key West Conch Smiles : A Native's Collection of Legends, Stories, Memories, by Jeane Porter
" Jeane Porter, a sixth generation Conch and island grande dame, hopes we'll never lose sight of what Key West once was and always preserve a part of it. She writes in her book, Key West: Conch Smiles, that Key West has survived hurricanes, depressions and the loss of its sponge and cigar industries, but she's afraid the biggest threat of all to its identity may come from its success as a world tourist attraction.
Key West: Conch Smiles is a whimsical and humorous collection of stories and anecdotes, many giving an intimate view of the famous who have visited and lived in Key West and were known by Porter and her family. These include a cast of characters from the sultry actress Gloria Swanson to
President Truman and his family.
There are 90 stories in the 331-page book, which has a generous sprinkling of illustrations by locals. Porter rummaged through old newspapers, scrapbooks and letters that had been squirreled away for decades to get material for her book." - Miami Herald

``This is an insider's look at Key West told with wit and great affection,'' says
David Ethridge, columnist for The Key West Citizen .
     
  Hey, Hey, Gardner Mackay
Toyer : A Novel, by Gardner McKay, Hardback, Paperback.

Masters of the sea : a tragedy with comedy in three acts, by Gardner McKay.

Sea Marks, by Gardner McKay.

Toyer : An Unavoidable Tragedy, by Gardner McKay.

     
Jimmy Buffett : The Man from Margaritaville Revealed, by Steve Eng
I'm not endorsing this book. In fact, you should go to alt.fan.jimmy-buffett where the best people I know reside and ask them if you should by it. I know the answer...but everyone needs to find out for themselves.
     
irieblue and Mayday  recommend the following books by Christopher Moore:
     
Mexican Cooking with Rick Bayless
The Music   Back to Books
     
A1A
Door Number Three, Life is Just a Tire Swing, A Pirate Looks at Forty,...
Amazon.com
American Storyteller Amazon.com
Banana Wind
Jamaica Mistaica, Holiday, False Echoes, Only Time Will Tell...
Amazon.com
Barometer Soup
Bank of Bad Habits, Blue Heaven Rendezvous, Lage Nom-Ai, Mexico...
Amazon.com
Beach House on the Moon
I Will Play for Gumbo, Pacing the Cage
Amazon.com
Before the Beach
A Mile High in Denver, The Captain and the Kid, In the Shelter, Ellis Dee...
Amazon.com
Boats, Beaches, Bars and Ballads (Boxed Set)
Margaritaville, Come Monday, Manaņa...
Amazon.com
Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes
Title track, Lovely Cruise, Margaritaville, Landfall...
Amazon.com
Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes - Gold Amazon.com
Christmas Island
Jingle Bells, Mele Kalikimaka, Happy Christmas...
Amazon.com
Coconut Telegraph
Title track, Incommunicado, Growing Older But Not Up, Little Miss Magic, ...
Amazon.com
Don't Stop the Carnival
Musical based on the novel by Hermann Wouk
Amazon.com
Down to Earth
The Christian?, Ellis Dee, Richard Frost
Amazon.com
Far Side of the World
Blue Guitar, Mademoiselle Voulez-Vous Danser
Amazon.com
Feeding Frenzy (Live Album)
Margaritaville, Come Monday, Fins..
Amazon.com
Floridays
Creola, First Look, No Plane on Sunday, When the Coast is Clear...
Amazon.com
Fruitcakes
Everybody's Got a Cousin in Miami, Delaney Talks to Statues, Love in the Library...
Amazon.com
Havana Daydreamin'
Defying Gravity, Kick It In Second Wind, My Head Hurts....
Amazon.com
High Cumberland Jubilee
Ace, Rockefeller Square, Bend A Little
Amazon.com
Hot Water
Bring Back the Magic, King of Somewhere Hot, Smart Woman (In a Real Short Skirt...)
Amazon.com
Last Mango in Paris
The Perfect Partner, Please Bypass This Heart, Gypsies In The Palace
Amazon.com
Live by the Bay - Video  
Living and Dying in 3/4 Time
Pencil Thin Mustache, Come Monday, The Wino and I Know
Amazon.com
Margaritaville Cafe Late Night Live
Club Trini
Amazon.com
Margaritaville Cafe - New Orleans - Late Night Gumbo Amazon.com
Meet Me In Margaritaville: The Ultimate Collection Amazon.com
Off To See the Lizard
Carnival World, Gravity Storm, Changing Channels...
Amazon.com
One Particular Harbor
California Promises, Brown Eyed Girl, We Are the People...
Amazon.com
Riddles in the Sand
Who's the Blonde Stranger?, Ragtop Day, La Vie Dansante...
Amazon.com
Somewhere Over China
I Heard I Was In Town, It's Midnight and I'm...., On a Slow Boat to China...
Amazon.com
Son of a Son of a Sailor
Title Track, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Manaņa
Amazon.com
Son of a Son of a Sailor - Gold  
Songs You Know By Heart
Margaritaville, Come Monday, Volcano, Boat Drinks...
Amazon.com
Songs You Know By Heart - Gold Amazon.com
Volcano
Title Track, Fins, Dreamsicle..
Amazon.com
A White Sportcoat and a Pink Crustacean
Why Don't We Get Drunk, I Have Found Me a Home, Grapefruit (Juicy Fruit)...
Amazon.com
You Had to Be There (Live)
Margaritaville, Come Monday, Why Don't We Get Drunk.
Amazon.com
   
Dual's  
Living and Dying in 3/4 Time / A White Sportcoat and a Pink Crustacean  
Son of a Son of a Sailor / Coconut Telegraph  
   
Imports  
All The Great Hits Amazon.com
Biloxi  
Pirates Treasure, Best of Jimmy Buffett - 12 songs Amazon.com
Pirates Treasure, Best Of Amazon.com
   
Other Artists  
Bocanuts, by Jim Morris Amazon.com
Looking for a Place to Happen, by Jim Morris Amazon.com
Laid Back and Key Wasted, by Jim Morris Amazon.com
Livin' the Life (Jimmy Buffett Only Wrote About, by Brent Burns Amazon.com
Perpetual Vacation, by Brent Burns Amazon.com
Beach Balls and Alcohol, by Key West Amazon.com
Cowboy Boots & Bathin' Suits, by Jerry Jeff Walker Amazon.com
Club Trini, by Utley and Greenidge Amazon.com
Romeo's Garage, by Peter Mayer Amazon.com
Green eyed Radio, by Peter Mayer Amazon.com
Best of Then And Now, by Bertie Higgins Amazon.com
Golden Classics, by Bertie Higgins Amazon.com
Just Another Day in Paradise, by Bertie Higgins Amazon.com
Charity of the Night, by Bruce Cockburn Amazon.com
     
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