Re: Intro, a few remarks, and a question

Michael Zenner (mzenner@agora.rdrop.com)
Thu, 18 May 95 09:17 PDT

>A couple of other remarks...
>
>I called University of Washington Press a while back in an effort to
>procure a copy of Adrian Slack's book Insect-Eating Plants and How to
>Grow Them (they published it). They told me that they have had no
>copies in a long time. However, having read through the archives and
>having noted that there have been many attempts to find this book, I
>told them that there is, in all likelihood, a solid market here in the
>U.S. alone for a second printing.
>
>When I told them this, they said they would consider reprinting it, and
>would let me know in writing of their decision. To date I have yet to
>receive a reply, but when I hear I'll let you know. In any case, any
>others who are interested in seeing the book reprinted might want to
>let the publishers know this. They may be reached at: (206) 543-8870.
>
>
>
>Jeff Shafer
>

Jeff (and anyone else who's interested in this very good book)
I hear tell that it is still in print in the UK, and is available
through Marsten Nursuries (Adrian Slack's place in England). If your local
library doesn't have a copy, and the U of W press doesn't start it back up
again, it may be worth the price of having it shipped overseas. If the UK
edition is the same as the old US edition, it has the advantage of being
relatively small and light, which would make shipping more affordable.
Good luck!
-Michael Zenner
mzenner@agora.rdrop.com
Portland, OR

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