Comments on: Information Overload http://southwestseakayaking.co.uk/2007/01/21/information-overload/ Sea Kayaking in South West England Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:04:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: Rodford Barrat http://southwestseakayaking.co.uk/2007/01/21/information-overload/#comment-15 Rodford Barrat Wed, 24 Jan 2007 19:59:20 +0000 http://seakayaksouthwest.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/information-overload/#comment-15 I could not resist (as I wrote) writing something when I saw your publishers name. I was not trying to rubbish them in any way. I haven't seen the other titles but I do think they did an inspired and creative job with the illustrations and layout of "Kayak Surfing" but the text in places is not the easiest to read because of the coloured/photographic backgrounds. In a coffee table book it would not be important but a non-fiction work that one wants to read to learn or improve one's technique, I just felt clarity in reading the text should be paramount. Of course, I could need glasses! I can see that a great deal of care went into the layout of the book and I wasn't implying that they were not a good publisher because they obviously are ... it was an observation after squinting my way through some of the text. Perhaps I should read it sober... Best of luck with the book (this comment is almost as long as a blog). I could not resist (as I wrote) writing something when I saw your publishers name. I was not trying to rubbish them in any way. I haven’t seen the other titles but I do think they did an inspired and creative job with the illustrations and layout of “Kayak Surfing” but the text in places is not the easiest to read because of the coloured/photographic backgrounds.

In a coffee table book it would not be important but a non-fiction work that one wants to read to learn or improve one’s technique, I just felt clarity in reading the text should be paramount.

Of course, I could need glasses!

I can see that a great deal of care went into the layout of the book and I wasn’t implying that they were not a good publisher because they obviously are … it was an observation after squinting my way through some of the text. Perhaps I should read it sober…

Best of luck with the book (this comment is almost as long as a blog).

]]> By: seakayaksouthwest http://southwestseakayaking.co.uk/2007/01/21/information-overload/#comment-14 seakayaksouthwest Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:42:18 +0000 http://seakayaksouthwest.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/information-overload/#comment-14 Hi Rodford - I'm all for lots of photos and illustrations, but obviously balance is everything. I don't know if you've seen the other Pesda sea guides, but I think they do very well in this respect. Hi Rodford - I’m all for lots of photos and illustrations, but obviously balance is everything. I don’t know if you’ve seen the other Pesda sea guides, but I think they do very well in this respect.

]]> By: Rodford Barrat http://southwestseakayaking.co.uk/2007/01/21/information-overload/#comment-9 Rodford Barrat Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:16:46 +0000 http://seakayaksouthwest.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/information-overload/#comment-9 The difference between an article and a book is the sheer amount of words - a short sprint or an ultra (when will the word count never end?) marathon - but I'm sure you know this. Like most authors, I'm guessing you will have a limited say in the final look of your book (?); I've just read "Kayak Surfing" by Bill Mattos, one of the titles from your publisher, Pesdapress, and whilst an excellent read and most creatively put together, the text in places is difficult (and a bit irritating) to read because of all the colour and illustrations placed upon in. Words just read easier on a white background. I hope your text doesn't get too swallowed up with colour and illustrations. Sorry to use your blog for what may seem mean spirited comment. I couldn't resist adding this when I saw the name of your publisher - who did a great job with "Kayak Surfing" - but the author's words were not best served (my opinion) on some of the pages. Wonderful design though. Best of luck with a "long" manuscript. Having read your words, I don't think you need it though. Write on (or paddle...). The difference between an article and a book is the sheer amount of words - a short sprint or an ultra (when will the word count never end?) marathon - but I’m sure you know this.

Like most authors, I’m guessing you will have a limited say in the final look of your book (?); I’ve just read “Kayak Surfing” by Bill Mattos, one of the titles from your publisher, Pesdapress, and whilst an excellent read and most creatively put together, the text in places is difficult (and a bit irritating) to read because of all the colour and illustrations placed upon in. Words just read easier on a white background.

I hope your text doesn’t get too swallowed up with colour and illustrations. Sorry to use your blog for what may seem mean spirited comment. I couldn’t resist adding this when I saw the name of your publisher - who did a great job with “Kayak Surfing” - but the author’s words were not best served (my opinion) on some of the pages. Wonderful design though.

Best of luck with a “long” manuscript. Having read your words, I don’t think you need it though.

Write on (or paddle…).

]]> By: OllieBray http://southwestseakayaking.co.uk/2007/01/21/information-overload/#comment-8 OllieBray Mon, 22 Jan 2007 12:17:30 +0000 http://seakayaksouthwest.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/information-overload/#comment-8 Good luck with the project as some one who grew up on the south coast (Weymouth) but now live in Scotland. It would be great to have an up-to-date guide for when I visit for my holidays. i will be following your blog with interest. Keep up the good work! and good luck, Ollie Good luck with the project as some one who grew up on the south coast (Weymouth) but now live in Scotland. It would be great to have an up-to-date guide for when I visit for my holidays. i will be following your blog with interest. Keep up the good work! and good luck, Ollie

]]> By: John Gilmour http://southwestseakayaking.co.uk/2007/01/21/information-overload/#comment-5 John Gilmour Sun, 21 Jan 2007 19:39:23 +0000 http://seakayaksouthwest.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/information-overload/#comment-5 Well done on getting started Mark, like the photos, smashing looking boat in the foreground, similar beast on e-bay at present! Think my weekend might have been more restful.... All the best jg Well done on getting started Mark, like the photos, smashing looking boat in the foreground, similar beast on e-bay at present!

Think my weekend might have been more restful….

All the best

jg

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