SOB/Gun Steve-O Posted November 17, 2003 Posted November 17, 2003 I got this from one of them forums that someone here has a link to in their sig, PKI-Central.com The Ohioana Library Association, an organization founded in 1929 to recognize the work of Ohio writers as well as books about Ohio, holds an annual program and reception to honor the year's Hamilton County authors. At the 2002-2003 reception on Sunday, November 16, at 1:30 p.m., at the Main Library downtown, Charles Infosino (Italian Chef) will receive recognition as author of the book about Cincinnati, The Unofficial Guidebook to Paramount's Kings Island. At the program, Charles will be introduced to the audience and will speak about his book and how it came to be written. The program will be held in the Huenefeld Tower Toom on the third floor of the Main Library. The library opens to the public on Sundays at 1:00. Family and friends are welcome. Congratulations ItalianChef! Did anyone here even know about this? Quote
italianchef Posted November 17, 2003 Posted November 17, 2003 (edited) Thank you Sir! I am most humbled by your recognition of my work. Quite frankly I didn't post about it on this site because I have received so many cruel and ugly insults (including from one or two moderators) here for discussing my book, that I'm afraid to talk about myself here. Hence, I try to limit discussion of myself on this site. More than 100 people showed up to honor me for writing The Unofficial Guidebook to Paramount's Kings Island. Here was the text of my speech: __________________________________________________________ Charles Infosino’s 11/15/03 Speech for The Ohioana Library Association Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. I am greatly humbled by the honor and privilege of being recognized as author of The Unofficial Guidebook to Paramount’s Kings Island, which I produced with Orange Frazer Press. My beautiful wife Yukari and I took our honeymoon at Walt Disney World and had a magnificent experience. This trip was augmented by The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World because it helped us plan our trip and was fun to read. I had visited and loved Paramount’s Kings Island before my honeymoon. However, after returning from Disney, I saw Paramount’s Kings Island in a new light. My unofficial Disney book allowed me to plan my vacation and told me everything about Walt Disney World. It amazed me that no one had ever written a similar book about Paramount’s Kings Island. After all, Paramount’s Kings Island is one of the 18 most visited theme parks in the entire nation! Thus came my inspiration to write a book about Paramount’s Kings Island! The Unofficial Guidebook to Paramount’s Kings Island breaks down the park into geographic areas, has a park history chapter, 3 touring plans, and describes in detail all the rides, restaurants, shows, attractions, and retail shops. Writing The Unofficial Guidebook to Paramount’s Kings Island was not only a fun experience, but has allowed me to promote tourism in the Greater Cincinnati area. I never dreamed that my efforts would be appreciated by this fine institution, the Ohioana Library Association, and humbly thank you for recognizing me here today. Edited January 1, 1970 by italianchef Quote
PKI_Man Posted November 17, 2003 Posted November 17, 2003 you did great on Unoffical Guide to PKI lets see what happens for next year Unoffical Guide Vol.2 keep going Charles Keep Rocking Quote
coasterrz Posted November 17, 2003 Posted November 17, 2003 Yeah, its a great book italianchef! Actually, that is the only coaster or PKi related book that I have in my dorm room here at UC. One good thing about the book, at least from the standpoint of me having it in my dorm room, is its small pocketbook size. Once again, conratulations Italianchef, aka Charles Infosino! Quote
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