<VV> Communique, Print vs. Electronic or Both Suggestion

[Dennis Pleau]

I'm not sure why this keeps coming up as an option.  The survey less than
two years ago showed CORSA members overwhelming want a printed Communique.
Some would like both a printed and electronic version, but very few members
want only an electronic version.

dp

> [Original Message]
> From: John Dozsa <yanche at verizon.net>
> Subject: <VV> Communique, Print vs. Electronic or Both Suggestion
>
> The major issue that needs to be resolved is the print vs. electronic
> distribution of the Communique.  Since it's CORSA largest expense that's
> were the major effort should be expended.  There may be a way to have
> both.  There are publishers of books that print books on demand.  One is
> http://www.infinitypublishing.com/  Their business model has a book
> author prepare the book electronically in the specified format and
> upload the files to them.  They print only on demand.  For books there
> is a minimum author pre-buy.  After this they will accept orders for
> only one copy.  This is possible because of the technology changes that
> permit it economically.  IF, a bit IF, such publishers exist for
> monthly, semi-monthly, quarterly publications,etc., CORSA members could
> buy a printed Communique directly from the on-demand publisher.  So for
> example, a CORSA member wants monthly printed copies, they pay the
> publishing company for that service.  If a member want only archive
> printed copies, they could for example just request annual printings of
> 12 past issues, all bound together.  I would suggest the CORSA BOD
> explore this possibility.  There may be limitations on color and paper
> quality.  I do know the softback color book covers from Infinity are
> excellent.  Inter color pages on lighter weight paper are also excellent
> and similar to the Communique paper.
>
> Perhaps the same on-demand printing business model could work for
> republishing old CORSA publications.  Perhaps sell the publishing rights
> in exchange for a cut of sales.
>
> John
>