tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427106.post7833469688495165..comments2024-01-26T19:13:03.803+01:00Comments on les Davey de France: More on books, proof-reading and publishingAlanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05083622749617464169noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427106.post-91217043472126753042015-01-16T19:10:25.034+01:002015-01-16T19:10:25.034+01:00Amen to that. I had someone phone up to buy a copy...Amen to that. I had someone phone up to buy a copy of my book on the Welsh revival (the Western Mail articles, reset to make them readable, plus some extra information. "How much?" said the voice. "£30" I said. Loud intake of breath. "How much?" "£30. It's a short print run, 650 page hardback book, no a 100 page mass market paperback. Even at that price I'll not make a profit. I want the information out there." He didn't buy a copy. In fact, I think that people don't want to know what really happened. They prefer short, cheap, rose-tinted glasses books about it. Similarly with eschatology. People want short and exciting, not detailed exegesis and analysis. Not surprising that the modern professing church is in such a mess.Digby Jamesnoreply@blogger.com