Practical tips for publishing book

[Napalm]

What about those machine things in bookshops whereas you can print your own books for cheap? I think it works out about 12 euro a book...

[pasoleati]

And who would actually buy such crappy quality "books"...

[peleliuexplorer]

I'm surprised Marco hasn't chimed in. I think he published a book about Cassino and think he could help you out. I commend you on your work.

-Eric

[Jean-Loup]

Hi guys

I have sent out a few emails and am now waiting for responses.

"What about those machine things in bookshops whereas you can print your own books for cheap? I think it works out about 12 euro a book... "

I would like the book to look professional, not have a bunch of spelling mistakes, etc.

"I'm surprised Marco hasn't chimed in. I think he published a book about Cassino and think he could help you out."

I sent him a PM once asking a question regarding a veteran in one of his threads and never got a reply...

JL

[LRRPS]

Good luck J-L, I'll take a signed copy! The "champagne campaign" certainly needs more reference works.

[peleliuexplorer]

Hi guys

I have sent out a few emails and am now waiting for responses.

"What about those machine things in bookshops whereas you can print your own books for cheap? I think it works out about 12 euro a book... "

I would like the book to look professional, not have a bunch of spelling mistakes, etc.

"I'm surprised Marco hasn't chimed in. I think he published a book about Cassino and think he could help you out."

I sent him a PM once asking a question regarding a veteran in one of his threads and never got a reply...

JL

You may want to try again. Haven't seen a post from him in a while. He's answered my PM in the past. Sounds like you have a compelling topic, and epic research so be persistent!

-Eric

[Mark C. Yerger]

And who would actually buy such crappy quality "books"...

Any original research, within my own writing topics needs, I'll buy if even a simple xerox

And with current print technology, the quality is a lot better than some of the junk I see in bookstores.

Value is what is in it, not what it is on.

I never understood the French only Heimdal editions when multiple times as many sell if dual English or dual German.

[pasoleati]

Any original research, within my own writing topics needs, I'll buy if even a simple xerox...

That might work for text-only material but how about e.g. construction photos of e.g. Douglas A-20: which would you prefer, original glass-plate negatives with superb resolution or 3rd generation blurry xeroxes?

I never understood the French only Heimdal editions when multiple times as many sell if dual English or dual German.

French cultural arrogance, perhaps?

[Jean-Loup]

I dont think it is particularly arrogant for a publisher to make books in the language of its own country only. If it were the case however, I believe several countries would beat France in the 'top arrogance' list!

Thanks for all the tips guys. I sent emails to a few that seemed most appropriate, and am now waiting for replies.

JL

[Mark C. Yerger]

[QUOTE=pasoleati;5013955]That might work for text-only material but how about e.g. construction photos of e.g. Douglas A-20: which would you prefer, original glass-plate negatives with superb resolution or 3rd generation blurry xeroxes?


The question was regards book publishing, not regards if with images, quantity, or quality.

I simply gave input after having had more than a dozen books of my own published.

Perhaps your publisher has other suggestions regards a manuscript in both a text only or illustrated volume ?