tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697429285282980308.post6114007220880218436..comments2023-03-24T02:55:57.559-07:00Comments on The Fastware Project: Experience Report: My C++ Books on KindleScott Meyershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280964633768289328noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697429285282980308.post-57782452972013300762014-12-15T05:05:03.948-08:002014-12-15T05:05:03.948-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Samantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08443247647530063570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697429285282980308.post-91506968297619977872009-03-03T12:26:00.000-08:002009-03-03T12:26:00.000-08:00Unfortunately, the release of my books in a new fo...Unfortunately, the release of my books in a new format without any review by me, my editor, or, from what I can tell, any human entity whatsoever doesn't break any new ground, at least not at Addison-Wesley. They do print quite well, in my experience. When it comes to bits and bytes, they have a lot to learn. Multiple-device publication is an area where they seem to be rather at the beginning of the learning curve.<BR/><BR/>As for my interest in Kindle/iPhone, etc., it's based on likely reader interest. Personally, I prefer paper for reading, and some electronic version on my full-size computer screen for searching. But my goal as an author is to serve my readers, not me, so what I prefer isn't very relevant. I suspect I'll never embrace small-screen devices, but I also suspect that many people will. That being the case, I want to be sensitive to how I can best provide them with the information I have to offer.Scott Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05280964633768289328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8697429285282980308.post-18334226067474440872009-03-03T12:14:00.000-08:002009-03-03T12:14:00.000-08:00Well, this post certainly made me think!1. I'm sur...Well, this post certainly made me think!<BR/><BR/>1. I'm surprised it could be news to you (and your editor) to learn the Effective C++ books had been released in a new format, and horrified at the mess made of code samples.<BR/><BR/>2. Part of me thinks: electronic version = online = free distribution = surely it should be simple to just give Herb Sutter a free copy? Why does he only get a sample? Another part of me thinks this is the kind of muddled thinking publishers have to fight against.<BR/><BR/>3. Herb Sutter suggests "If you're serious about thinking of targeting devices like Kindle or iPhone, it's worth having one." Well, clearly this blog shows you're serious; in fact I'm surprised to learn you're so interested if you don't own a Kindle or iPhone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com