[OSM-talk] Fw: [Mikel], Write a book micro on Google Map Maker for Packt Publishing

Alex Barth alex at mapbox.com
Fri Oct 26 13:22:50 GMT 2012


But is that the 'micro format' they're talking about? It has 252 pages.

http://www.packtpub.com/openstreetmap/book

On Oct 26, 2012, at 9:18 AM, Peter Wendorff <wendorff at uni-paderborn.de> wrote:

> Hi.
> Unfortunately Packt Publishing already has one OSM book in their portfolio, else I would have suggested to offer them to do that as an alternative ;)
> 
> No idea...
> IMHO that has to be your very own decision.
> 
> regards
> Peter
> 
> Am 26.10.2012 15:05, schrieb Mikel Maron:
>> So gang, any suggestions on how I respond to this? Anyone want to co-author a micro rant?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Hi Mikel,
>> 
>> My name is XXXX an Author Relation Executive for Packt Publishing. Packt deals in publishing computer books based on a wide variety of IT concepts. 
>> 
>> Packt has decided to publish a new micro book on Google Map Maker. This book will teach using Google Map maker from scratch thro’ sample examples.
>> 
>> While looking  for potential authors I came across your resume and blog which confirms that you're an expert and have the desired skills to author this book.
>> 
>> Keeping in mind your interest, I look forward to work with you.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> 
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