What we have here is The Torturous Creation of Composite Guitars.

A time-line would be really interesting.

And then, brief explanations of the failed attempts and essays on the companies that have made it. With pictures, of course.

Michael would be a perfect honcho for such a book--he is an historian. AC could do the time-line and/or honcho (since he's bored). Mr. K could do the pictures. Other forum members could contribute work about specific guitars.

So, there it is, The Torturous Creation of Composite Guitars. Coffee table edition in print, on-line for paperless folks. Wicked could also make this work, once she's finished with the Emerald book.