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Counter take: did Kernighan and Williams made a profit from their self published books? If yes, why do you want to monday morning quarterback them? They may ha
by csdvrx 5y ago
Counter take: did Kernighan and Williams made a profit from their self published books? If yes, why do you want to monday morning quarterback them?
They may have made more profit from hiring an editor, or engaging in regular book publication, but that's not 100% guaranteed.
Also, they may have self-published just for fun.
There's more than one way to do it, and I don't think we're qualified to judge ex-post if what Brian Kernighan chose to share his memoirs was the best way.
- passivate 5y agoI think you're misreading the comment. The comment is simply about a lack of quality in the text, not necessarily about money and profits. I think we all understand that quality doesn't necessarily translate to money and vice versa.
- csdvrx 5y agoWhat reason to publish except 1) make profit or 2) have fun? Self-publishing can cover both. Quality might be a constraint for either, but again, it's not guaranteed