[Mason Malmuth]

Hi Mike:

In my opinion your editor is completely wrong on Point A. Perhaps that's why he's an editor and not a publisher. As a publisher, I deal with these issues all the time and don't believe that an editor would have much experience with them. Also, while some of our books have outstanding sales ranks (and the sales to go along with those ranks) some do not.

I do agree with you on Points B and C.

best wishes,
Mason