Re: Advice re: "Rough-Cuts" version of "Cocoa Design Patterns"

FROM : Todd Ransom
DATE : Mon Jan 14 23:02:33 2008

Erik,

I am definitely interested in seeing a rough version of the book. I 
prefer having books in paper form because they are more readable that 
way, but I would pay for the book in electronic form to get "beta 
access."

Todd Ransom
Return Self Software
http://returnself.com



On Jan 14, 2008, at 1:25 PM, Erik Buck wrote:

> Addison-Wesley, the publisher of “Cocoa Design Patterns”, has a 
> “Rough-Cuts” program.  “Rough-Cuts” allows you to buy early access 
> to a book in PDF format while the book is still being developed and 
> then entitles you to download the final PDF version as well.  You 
> can read pre-release versions and provide feedback on the content. 
> As the author, I can then respond to the feedback by clarifying 
> information, adding more information, or just answering questions. http://support.safaribooksonline.com/display/1/articleDirect/index.asp?aid=1101&r=0.2662928
>  The publisher sent me a contract amendment requesting that I allow 
> sales of the book through  the “Rough-Cuts” program.  Before I sign 
> the amendment, I would like some advice from this forum.
>  “Cocoa Programming” is available in PDF format, but not many 
> electronic copies have been sold.  People seem to vastly prefer the 
> printed version.  _I_ use the electronic version all the time 
> because I can search it, etc.
>  Is there any interest in the PDF format pre-release version of 
> “Cocoa Design Patterns” ?
>  Is anyone interested in providing feedback that I can use to 
> improve the book ?
>
> The  “Rough-Cuts” program could help me produce a better book in the 
> end.  On the other hand, providing early access to the content could 
> prove embarrassing.  I would hate to make glaring mistakes in public 
> (like I undoubtedly have before) - Grin.  If you were me, would you 
> allow the book to be released through “Rough-Cuts” ?
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