karl shah-jenner <shahjen@xxxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > Dan: > > > : When I think of Vanity press (a generic term, unless there really is a > : "Vanity Press"), I think of a scam where some poor schmuck of an author > : ends up with a basement full of unsold books after being persuaded to pay > : for the publishing of his book (I'm reminded of "Faulcault's Pendulum" by > : Umberto Eco). > > I have a family friend (Michael) who vanity published a book about his > experiences rebuilding MG TC's called "TC's Forever"* > > a substantial amount of work promoting it follwed, after that.. well, he > retired on the proceeds > > all the profits (and the plane tickets sent to him by clubs for speaking > engagements, judging etc) were his :-) > > I guess if the books good enough and there's a market and you DO the work > then anyhting's possible. And a non-fiction book for a highly specialized audience is the best case for self-publishing to work out. -- David Dyer-Bennet, <mailto:dd-b@xxxxxxxx>, <http://www.dd-b.net/dd-b/> RKBA: <http://noguns-nomoney.com/> <http://www.dd-b.net/carry/> Pics: <http://dd-b.lighthunters.net/> <http://www.dd-b.net/dd-b/SnapshotAlbum/> Dragaera/Steven Brust: <http://dragaera.info/>
