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Originally Posted by avantman42
I didn't specify because I'm interested in opinions on the issue generally, not just in reference to this particular instance. However, since you ask, the errors are listed here. None of them are related to formatting, they're all spelling or grammatical errors.
I should note that the possibility of the errors being due to conversion issues was mentioned before the person I was in contact with had seen the errors. She wasn't trying to say that these errors were due to the conversion, just pointing out that conversions can lead to errors. |
A casual scan convinces me that the errors are the responsibility of the holder of the copyright, i.e., probably the author. There is nothing the publisher can do if the author won't cooperate. I would avoid the author, not the publisher, assuming the publisher offers copy-editing services.
ETA: on further reflection, I might well avoid the publisher as well but haven't we all complained about publishers being 'gatekeepers' insomuch as they don't publish what they consider to be unworthy authors. This seems like an example of an unworthy author. I'm nnot sure i'd sully the name of my publishing house with his excrement.