Bill Guindon wrote: .. > I'm sure you know all of this, but just the same... > > You should point them to the success of AWDWROR [1]. It certainly is > a new/controversial idea, but it seems to be win/win. Some counterpoints for consideration: * In contrast to offering a free online version (if even only prior to publication) the pay-to-preview approach means you get fewer eyeballs and have fewer bug reports & suggestions prior to publication. Open-to-all improves quality. * It is indeed great for publishers, because they get consumers to commit cash early, where waiting for the book to be finished risks potential buyers opting to spend their money elsewhere. First to market has a big advantage. But how does the buyer "return" and get a refund for a PDF download? James -- http://www.ruby-doc.org - Ruby Help & Documentation http://www.artima.com/rubycs/ - Ruby Code & Style: Writers wanted http://www.rubystuff.com - The Ruby Store for Ruby Stuff http://www.jamesbritt.com - Playing with Better Toys http://www.30secondrule.com - Building Better Tools