Re: Max's LMS book (out-of-print)

["Robert A.G. Seely" <rags@math.mcgill.ca>]

> I suppose I could have some copies - one or more hundreds - printed
> from the old master, after correcting the observed typos. But the
> photocopying and binding and the postage would cost a bit. I'ld be
> happy to receive suggestions, especially from such colleagues as would
> like to get hold of a copy. ...
> I look forward to any comments, either in favour of or against making
> further copies.

Why not get it retyped in TeX (making minor changes - but don't
attempt a serious revision, which would just take time with little
reward towards the project in mind)? - there are bound to be
secretaries who could do that for a reasonable fee.  This would only
be worth it if you can get a "subscription" system to offset that fee
of course.  I do have a copy myself - picked up in a second hand shop
in Cambridge during one of the category meetings there - I think it
was in the late 80's.  That copy has been duplicated several times in
recent years; I think at least one of its offspring has made it back
to Sydney!  So, although I may not buy another copy, I would encourage
any efforts to keep this book in circulation.

Mike Barr may have some advice - both the books he and Charles wrote
are now available cheaply, one on the web, the other via the CRM (at U
de Montreal).

-= rags =-
("secretaries with 9 balls" - only in Sydney ... :-) )

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R.A.G. Seely
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