Econo-Spyderco story....

[sam the man..]

Dear Sal,



This may be out of your hands, but are you making any plans for the "Spyderco Story" to be published in paperback version? Its a great book! And I figured if a softcover is available, more folks could afford it. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>



Sam

[Ewok]

BTW, I've just started reading the book and I've found some errors, ranging from picky grammatical stuff to more serious stuff like the various spellings of Jim Oddo/Otto. I probably wouldn't catch factual errors about the knives, but I catch stuff like that.

So, I was wondering if a list of errors has been started for the next edition, or if I should email Ken, or just stop being so anal? <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[sam the man..]

Ewok - That was a good observation. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> You think the book could reach a larger audience on paperback?

Sam

[Ewok]

Dunno. I don't know much about publishing, but I have seen an awful lot of "coffee table" books remaindered (ie severly discounted) at the mega-bookstores. I'm sure Sal and Ken and everyone else weighed the cost/benefit of using b/w pictures versus color, but I think the book would have a better chance of ending up under more christmas trees if the pictures were in color.

[sam the man..]

Ewok - As a user, the book had paid off in terms of coverage. Spare the spelling and grammatical errors, I think its a fine book! Some colour photos would add more value. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

[Ewok]

Oh yeah, it's a must-have for us SpydieNuts! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[sam the man..]

You bet! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[sal]

Regarding the printing, that is up to Palladin. They produced the book. I guess it depends on sales.

Ewok, regarding the errors. I would really appreciate your sending them directly to me. I am responsible for corrections, should the book go a second printing.

sal

[sam the man..]

Well, spare the errors, its a fine book which is both informative and educational. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
I guess hardcover treatment is deserving for a book of such nature. The minimalist approach seemed to work in presenting facts and figures. Maybe some of the photos could be in colour on the second print. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

[sam the man..]

Hello Sal!
Well, spare the errors, its a fine book which is both informative and educational. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
I guess hardcover treatment is deserving for a book of such nature. The minimalist approach seemed to work in presenting facts and figures. Maybe some of the photos could be in colour on the second print. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

[sam the man..]

Ooops! Double-posting. Sorry! *hee-heee!* <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>