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Subject:Re: Books on technical editing From:Irene Wong <wongword -at- OZEMAIL -dot- COM -dot- AU> Date:Wed, 3 Feb 1999 22:58:56 +1000
Howard
I have both books and can recommend both.
If you must choose, go for Tarutz. It's easy to dip into at any point,
has lots of examples and some humour. It feels, looks and is a
"practical" book. It's very approachable.
Regards
Irene Wong
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Which of the following is the "better" book?
What are the differences 'tween them?
Technical Editing: THe Practical Guide for Editors and Writers by Judith
Tarutz