[Buddha-l] Publishing books (was Rain)

[wongwf at comp.nus.edu.sg]

Dan Lusthaus wrote...

> As some of you may know, Stephen has written a grammar book on Buddhist
> Chinese:
>
> _Reading Buddhism Through Chinese: An Introductory Grammar and Reader_

> I haven't seen it and don't own a copy of what I imagine is a splendid work
> (it currently costs $150). Perhaps Stephen might send me a copy to help
> improve my poor Chinese.

May I humbly plead with scholars here that the next time they intend to
publish a book, do consider a publisher that won't charge an arm and a leg
for the price of the book. I am still considering whether to use my
pension to acquire Richard's book on Dignaga.

W.F. Wong