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Re: landscapes sustain global warming prerss release questioned

Doug,

I purchase many horticultural books annually for my personal use because the titles interest me and I consider them as reference materials.

Sometimes I am very interested in a topical and I do prepare reviews for a horticultural society to which I am a member, if they provide a copy of the book. I keep the book as compensation and don't accept a fee.

I don't usually speculate on writing book reviews that I would then require me to sell the story to an editor.

If I would not otherwise purchase the book, I require the publisher to send the item without any cost to me with an agreement is that I retain the copy or they provide a prepaid return mailing label. It is generally understood that I would not market the review if it was unfavorable.

Prior to printing, if the publisher wants me to review a book because of my expertise, this is negotiated contract and much different than writing a review. This involves checking the text and illustrations for accuracy, but not rewriting the copy.

If I have a contract to review the book, the editor/publisher provides the copy.

My offer if I received a copy, would be take the time to review the materials in the book and provide a review for this forum for future discussion. I am suggesting that a point and counter point review of every paragraph would be a part of such a review

Claude Sweet
San Diego, CA

newair@mindspring.com wrote:

Dear Claude Sweet:

It's time to read the book -- it's referenced to the point of boredom. My
working relationships with City and botanical garden (not to mention the many
residential landscapes I work with) should speak volumes about creditability.
Please, keep the faith -- the press release and web site are meant to get
people, like you, to buy the book.

I've got a deal -- if you, and anyone else on this list, mail me $3.50 (made
out to Doug Kent), then I will swiftly send you a review copy. If the work is
proven to be incorrect, I will buy the book back for $5.
Looking forward to hearing from you,

Douglas Kent
2622 C Santa Ana Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949.515-8824 (direct line)


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