When I've sent review copies of my book I've always expected an 'honest'
review in return! The book is not sent as a 'bribe' for a 'positive' review
but it is hoped that it will be given to someone who is knowledgeable about
the subject of the book and will therefore give an 'honest' and
knowledgeable appraisal. Of course all authors hope for a positive review
as they believe their book to contain clear working instructions/diagrams
with supporting images - they wouldn't have wasted their time writing it in
the first place if they believed it to be a poor representation of the title
and likely to be 'remaindered'! However, would be purchasers would like an
honest appraisal to help them decided whether or not to purchase a copy.
It's not always possible to see a copy of these books before we buy them and
if the book reviewer's name is included with the review and known to be
knowledgeable on the subject, his/her 'honest' review will be respected and
they will hopefully not write something that they do not believe to be a
true valuation. Thy are NOT given to groups on return for a positive
review!
Catherine Barley
UK
Catherine Barley Needlelace
www.catherinebarley.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bev Walker" <[email protected]>
Subject: [lace] Re: Book review information/ was Reprints
In answer, I don't see why an honest opinion can't be written on behalf of
the author. Review copies aren't 'free' - they are given to groups in
return for a positive review. If a book is so poor that it merits a
negative review, then the copy should be returned to the author, not kept
in the group's library. Never in all the many years that I've written
reviews on lace books have I had to do this.
On Mon, Jan 12, 2015 at 10:45 AM, Mousie <[email protected]> wrote:
I think I would slightly disagree with Bev on this point. Following the
guidelines we are given, the reviews I've written for Lace have always
been
based on my honest opinion of the book, and not written "on behalf of the
author" which would, I feel, be biased.
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