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International Library of Photography I got mt letter yesterday. I found all of you last night. I am going to send in my form but I don't think I will buy the book. I don't figure I am losing anything by not sending money. I will check out the book when it comes out through amazon I guess. My photo is supposed to be in "Endless Journeys". I was wondering with all the people out there who have had so many problems with this co., is there more than just one person who was not published because they did not send money for a book. That is my concern. That they only publish a specific book with your picture in it for you. Going by what is written on my Artist's proof form, I would think that is blatantly illegal. Please let me know. Thanks,
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Esther Mishkowitz |
I fell for their trick several years ago. They sent me a letter telling me I won and I should send money for the book which will be published with my picture in it. When I got the book I was shocked to say the least; my picture was in it the size of a wallet size photo or a bit larger. It was one picture among many many others on a page with pictures that are typical with no special substance etc.... anyone could have entered and won! Having your picture in this book is a big joke. It's hundreds and hundreds of pictures one after the other small in size. The whole thing is a farce. If you are looking for recognition or hoping someone will see it and say, wow what a wonderful picture perhaps I can use this persons services, forget it... be smart and don't send them a penny. I can't believe they get away with it.
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Judi McCabe |
I got a letter today too for Endless Journey and was also wondering if this is a scam.
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Bob Cammarata |
Hi Peggy, You were wise to seek info on this obvious book marketing scheme before sending them any money. For a detailed discussion on this subject, check out this thread: http://betterphoto.com/forms/qnaDetail.php?threadID=2198
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Tony Sweet |
If it sounds too good (or too easy) to be true, it is! Getting published consistently is a long, difficult road. The only short cut I know is to work harder and longer hours than everyone else. Avoid any of these contest/publication/book scams like the plague. When they ask for $$$, run the opposite direction as fast and as far as possible.
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Tania Hossack |
Hello, I'm Tania from Australia and the letter I think you guys are referring to is the letter I received today 12 January 2004 and it was dated November 25 2003. I was a bit suspicious about it and logged on tonight to see if I could find anything about this company that would confirm my suspicions. Thanks so much for this site, I am sure it will help many others. Don't give up on your fine work as it is a personal satisfaction that we all hold. Good luck, Tania from Downunder!
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