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The Best and Worst Tech-Book Publishers?

Posted by timothy on from the little-pots-of-red-ink dept.

An anonymous reader writes "I am an author working on a technical book about an open-source software package. I am looking for a publisher, and I would like to hear experiences from any Slashdot authors. Who are the best publishers to work with and why are they great? Who are the worst publishers in the tech book business, and what nightmare/horror stories can you tell us about them? Any publishing company in particular you recommend avoiding? Any gems of advice (rights reversion, etc.) you can provide for first-time tech book authors?"

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  1. Why not open source your book? by tjstork · · Score: 0, Troll

    Jeez, don't you think it a little disingenuous to write a for profit book based upon the efforts of a bunch of programmers working for free?

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    1. Re:Why not open source your book? by FatdogHaiku · · Score: 0, Troll

      with yourself does not count...
      A diamond really is forever, just try getting one of the little fuckers back.

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    2. Re:Why not open source your book? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

      spoken in the words that only an inexperienced child would use. Those who are happily married with wonderful children realize what an idiot we once were, and you currently are, to think that. Don't worry, you may grow up one day. It happens sometimes.

  2. Re:Typeset but not printed by Timothy+Brownawell · · Score: -1, Troll

    But yeah, it bothers me that they would take it that far and elect not to push the jolly red candy-like button on the printing press.

    Well, it doesn't help that it's really a small, recessed, dull brown button covered with grime. They probably just couldn't find it, what with the hangover and all.