Safari's Rough Cuts
January 23, 2006
Via Joe Wikert, I learned about a new offering from O’Reilly’s Safari service, where readers can get an advanced look at manuscripts in process. According to the press release, “Readers who buy a Rough Cuts title get immediate access to an evolving manuscript. They can read the book online or download and print a PDF version. The initial version of a Rough Cuts book will not be fully edited, subjected to final technical review, or completely formatted.” Joe likes the idea, but wonders whether enough early adopters will want to pay for it.
I think it is a great way for O’Reilly to get people to pay for the privilege of editing their books. Also noted in the press release, “Using the Rough Cuts service’s built-in Notes feature, readers can send feedback, suggestions, bug fixes, and comments directly to the author and editor.”
Posted by Bill Trippe at January 23, 2006 10:56 AM
