Jocelyn McAuley on wed 13 feb 02
I just downloaded mine. Try again James. If you still have problems,
I'll try emailing them to you. Just wait till you read the corrections.
I have to say I'm *really* disappointed that there is the need for such
corrections in this book. I had first assumed that the corrections simply
involved accidental repeats of recipes, etc. Instead I am finding
*blatant* editorial screw-ups. Mis-spellings of the word alumina
(aslumina), zirconium (sirconium).
Unbelievably, listed among the corrections is a need to change manganese
to magnesium in a glaze recipe. This one gets to me. Reading R+J's book
has instilled in me a surprisingly new level of responsibility. These
lists of endless corrections smack this point every time.
I could go on about how many pages out of this book require change in
recipe ingrediant amounts, names, warning labeling, etc. But, then I'd be
beating a dead horse.
In the past I had appreciated Lark books for their emphasis on great
photos of work. However, this fiasco has me thinking they are just a
pretty picture, and I doubt I will trust any future Lark books that
attempt to enlighten me with written word.
Clayart has done a wonderful job of exposing these problems. Thanks to
everyone!
Jocelyn
-who does buy them for the pictures!
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Jocelyn McAuley ><<'> jmcauley@darkwing.uoregon.edu
Eugene, Oregon
www.ceramicism.com
Lois Ruben Aronow on thu 14 feb 02
I, too, am very disappointed. I don't really care about the
misspellings, but when wrong chemicals are listed and recipes are
screwed up, that's another story. =20
I was alarmed when I opened the corrections posted by Lark, and
discovered they were 4 pages long!! This is a bit more than a simple
proofreading error.
I love the Lark series of books, but this one is going to make me look
closer at the next batch.
On the other hand, it's alot like Playboy for me. I buy it for the
pictures. (Although for a glaze book, I did buy this one for the info
and the recipes.)
....Lo
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Lois Ruben Aronow
gilois@bellatlantic.net
=46ine Craft Porcelain
http://www.loisaronow.com
James Bowen on fri 15 feb 02
An alternative would be to return the book to the retailer,
and see if they have the integrity to offer a refund or
credit. That would be another way to put pressure on the
publisher.
Of course one would assume that when booksellers, especially
those catering to the ceramic/pottery trade, learn of the
serious problems with this book they will discontinue
selling it.
Stay Centered
James Bowen
Boyero CO
jbowen43@yahoo.com
jbowen43@plains.net
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