--- Begin Forwarded Message --- Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 15:31:20 -0600 From: Henry Rasof <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Oryx Press Author Search Sender: Henry Rasof <[log in to unmask]> The Oryx Press, a Phoenix-based publisher of reference books for high school, public, college, and special libraries, is looking for one author (or a small team) to write a reference guide to geography/GIS resources. The candidate will receive a modest advance as well as royalties, and the copyright will be in his or her name. The proposal process usually takes about 3 months, and the writing time for reference books (100,000-200,000 words) from 1 1/2 to 2 years. The ideal candidate is probably a librarian or at least thoroughly understands library reference materials and how they're used; knows the field, its recent developments, and where it's heading; has time now to develop the proposal; is responsible; can meet deadlines; has the time to write the book; has previous experience writing books or articles; and is able to write for a nonspecialist audience. The proposed book is not an annotated bibliography per se but will bear some resemblance to such a book. Better models are Oryx's BUSINESS INFORMATION: HOW TO FIND IT, HOW TO USE IT, by Michael Lavin, and USING GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SOURCES, by Jean Sears and Marilyn Moody, both of which have a lot more text. Interested candidates (individuals or teams) should send a brief letter and a vitae/resume (preferably via email) to: Henry Rasof Senior Acquisitions Editor Vice President, New Product Development The Oryx Press 116 Monarch St Louisville, CO 80027-1226 (303) 604-0277 phone (303) 604-0301 fax [log in to unmask] www.oryxpress.com (Oryx web site) --- End Forwarded Message ---