Ali Çehreli <acehr...@yahoo.com> writes: > You may find that D has changed since TDPL was printed but it's still > a great read. In some places it explains tradeoffs in language design > in general.
Yeah, I like, based on what I've seen some portions which explains 'why'. > PiD starts as a tutorial to novices but can also be used a D language > (not Phobos) reference because it includes virtually everything. Great! > I found the quality of the softcover by CreateSpace pretty good in > general but there was one copy that was trimmed unacceptable crooked. > However, I've never seen one with a bad glue. Have you seen this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1WWT9EIV3UDI0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=0692599436 > On the other hand, the hardcover edition that I have has a different > kind of binding issue: The long rectangular spine piece is too narrow. Hmm...that's strange as well... > I presume the paper used by the printer has gotten thicker over time, > presumably still within spec, but the template that they give to the > cover designer is still for thinner paper. (?) The end result is a > book that doesn't fit inside that narrow spine piece well. :-/ I was publishing hardcover books so I know what are you talking about. Otoh, if I'd put paperback in hardcover at some local shop. it would cost me additional $10 - almost the price difference, but I might think about it since the end result might be better. (btw, I also put Andrei's book in hardcover and the end result is superb.) > I've gone all the trouble to also publish with IngramSpark and gave > the book stores a very big discount just so that users could return > their books. How about order your copy through your local book store > and see how it looks and whether the return process is pleasant. Well, I'm from Croatia and the D is too unpopular here, so there is no way to find the book in the local store. Anyway, thank you for additional info about book production and its quality, so I can have proper decision what to buy. (If not, I'll buy you dinner in Berlin at DConf. ;) ) Thank you for an invitation - I'm not sure I'll make it, but, at least, I'm happy to be back to D and your book is one of the reasons. ;) Sincerely, Gour -- >From wherever the mind wanders due to its flickering and unsteady nature, one must certainly withdraw it and bring it back under the control of the self.