Getting History right! An Editorial

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While I am not the one who replied to your question I might offer a little
insight.

 

First, we don't have the original proofs to correct. The reprint is being
done by scanning the original. The goal is to get the book back into print
for those members who ask about it

 

Second, If there are errors that you think need to be corrected please
provide them and it may be possible to include an errata sheet with the
reprint after we review your suggested correction with the author.  

 

Third, it is not about changing a few letters once a book is printed and
with hardbacks the fixed cost before you print the first book are 2 to 3
thousand dollars. The fixed cost of scanning a book for reprinting runs into
the hundreds of dollars. The question becomes do you nothing or do you
attempt to offer your members something at a low cost.  

 

Fourth, the NWHS doesn't stuff very much money into its pockets.  What it
does is concentrate on keeping costs low and not raising membership dues.
Generally we have about a 2% profit each year (about $4,000)  that goes to
keeping the archives functioning. 

 

You may send your suggested corrections to aschust2 at comcast.net and I will
let you know the outcome of your suggestions. 

 

Alex Schust

 

 

 

From: nw-mailing-list-bounces at nwhs.org
[mailto:nw-mailing-list-bounces at nwhs.org] On Behalf Of NW Mailing List
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 4:56 PM
To: NW Mailing List
Subject: Getting History right! An Editorial

 

    I must say that the reply to my question about not making corrections to
the Shenandoah Di.v book struck a nerve in me. Why, some of you may ask? I
guess in my naive mind it is because I thought we were FIRST a Historical
Society! I thought we were a non-profit organization. I guess I was hoping
that getting history right, or at least trying to, took precedence over
stuffing money in our pockets. The flippant reply to my question, by who
knows who, appears to have proved me wrong on all counts.
    Did anyone even ask if any changes needed to be made? That begs a
question for the bean counters, just how much extra would it cost to change
a few letters? Would it cost as much as say a "Hardback" edition?
    I am very disappointed in the direction the N&WHS has taken in this
matter.

Jimmy Lisle

On 1/2/2013 3:03 PM, NW Mailing List wrote:

Due to the small printing with high costs, correction are not possible. This
will be a direct reprint with the exception of having a soft cover. However
corrections are welcome to be posted to this list.

 

NWHS Commissary

 

 

In a message dated 1/2/2013 12:10:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org writes:

Is it too late to correct some errors in book before it goes 
back into print?






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