2. Why go with a PDF
book?
• PDF books can be purchased, downloaded, and put to use in
minutes
• PDF books weigh zero pounds, zero ounces (good for the
back)
• PDF books are keyword searchable!
• PDF books tend to be a few bucks cheaper than their paper
counterparts
• PDF books can be updated by publishers and redistributed
• PDF books are printable
3. Beta books
• Reader gets advance access to cutting-edge
content
• In return, reader contributes to the editing
process by submitting errata
• Reader gets copy of final version when
complete
• Great for building relationships with readers!
10. The reader can report a
problem in the text, or
review problems
reported by others.
11. Final thoughts:
• Probably not practical for any book
• Good for books with text to copy and
paste, or with forms to print
• Advance access to cutting-edge material is
good! (Just be sure to label it as such)
• I can carry an entire reference library on
my laptop