rolenta Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 Before I get chastised with complaints, I just spotted a major error in the book and its too late to correct in the first printing. Where Ralph talks about Grass Valley, he mentions that one of the designers was Joe Milner. This of course should be Jay Miner. I don't know how many times I read the page and only last night the error screamed out at me. Sorry about that. It will be corrected in the next printing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oesii Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 Sounds like the first printing might be more collectible now. Like an upside-down plane on a postage stamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 I wouldn't call that a major error. I wouldn't have even noticed nor would most of us in all likelihood. Thanks for pointing it out. I'm looking forward to reading this book. Articles and books dealing with Ralph Baer and his role in the creation of video games has always intrigued me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 I wouldn't call that a major error. I wouldn't have even noticed nor would most of us in all likelihood. Thanks for pointing it out. I'm looking forward to reading this book. Articles and books dealing with Ralph Baer and his role in the creation of video games has always intrigued me. I would not call that a major error either. If you spot any others along these lines, you could always print up a simple erratum and include it with the books. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 Its a major error if you name is JAY MINER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Player Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 I have a feeling Jay's not going to be too upset about the error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vb_master Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 upside-down plane on a postage stamp What is the Inverted Jenny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariDude Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 I wonder how Jay is going to feel about having his name misspelled? If it was the only time that my name was mentioned in the book, I might be upset but if it corrected later in the book, myself I might just forget about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaXpress Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 Do you have any idea how many typos are found in books from mainstream publishers? I recently picked up a Simon/Schuster book that has a glaring typo at least every twentieth page. If that's the only mistake in your book then you've done an amazing job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Monkey Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 I wonder how Jay is going to feel about having his name misspelled? If it was the only time that my name was mentioned in the book, I might be upset but if it corrected later in the book, myself I might just forget about it. Jay Miner passed away in 1994. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 I wonder how Jay is going to feel about having his name misspelled? If it was the only time that my name was mentioned in the book, I might be upset but if it corrected later in the book, myself I might just forget about it. Jay Miner passed away in 1994. doesn't mean he ain't pissed. Somebody's ass is about to be haunted! Yeah, books have tons of typos. I have a couple of books for my Grad classes that are rife with mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philflound Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 That's what proofreaders are supposed to be for. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolenta Posted March 28, 2005 Author Share Posted March 28, 2005 That's what proofreaders are supposed to be for. A professional proofreader would never have found this error unless they had some knowledge of videogame history. I have that knowledge and it still got past me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasty Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 I think it's fair and professional that Rolenta quickly updated everyone with this! But how Jay Miner became Joe Milner will remain a mistery.. Reincarnation maybe? Regards! Rasty.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzLee Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 I know that Joe Decuir would be very upset. He holds Jay Miner in the highest regard. I would be willing to volunteer as a proof reader for any subsequent editions. I know that I would never get Ralph Bare's name wrong or Knowlen Bushnells name incorrect. Plus my grammatic and speling skills are top knotch. :wink: Seriously, thanks for the heads up. I hope you are holding back on sending a copy to Joe Decuir until the next edition is printed. I know he would almost take offense to that mistake. Thanks for the heads up. -Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 . I know that I would never get Ralph Bare's name wrong or Knowlen Bushnells name incorrect. Plus my grammatic and speling skills are top knotch. :wink: I know you meant to say "skills is top notch." Yeah, thanks for the fast correction, I don't think too many people are going to hold it against you, its a relatively small error and you fixed it fast, that is all anyone can ask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 that is all anyone can ask! Speak for yourself! That's not all I can ask for. I paid good $$$ for this book and already there are mistakes!!?? I demand more! I demand compensation in the form of a taco from El Mundo. That's in Kentucky if you don't know. Extra shredded beef and salsa. Thanks Ok yeah it's not a big deal at all, thanks for the update rolenta, very professional, I wonder if anyone would have caught it and how long it would have taken?.... I know I wouldn't have....still want the taco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasty Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 I demand compensation in the form of a taco from El Mundo. That's in Kentucky if you don't know. Extra shredded beef and salsa. I liked you better when all you needed was a simple bologna sandwich! Regards! Rasty.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariDude Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 I wonder how Jay is going to feel about having his name misspelled? If it was the only time that my name was mentioned in the book, I might be upset but if it corrected later in the book, myself I might just forget about it. Jay Miner passed away in 1994. I wasn't sure about that but I had a feeling that this must have been the case. Sorry to hear about his passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Said Taco is HERE and ready to be consumed. Come and get it, big dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphor Dot Fossils Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I'm still eagerly looking forward to this book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 I'm still eagerly looking forward to this book. And I second that emotion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariDude Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 By the way, I would not mind helping out with the proofreading of a book if someone needs some help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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