<< >Stewart said, "Too bad his editor didn't hire
some fact
>checkers too."
>
>Usually the copy-editor checks things like that, and
I'm
>surprised it was missed.
>>
If I remember Ellroy's book tour speeches he boasts that he
himself does none of the research, just hires researchers who
produce reports for him.
Is copy editing a dying art? Not working in the trade I
wouldn't know, but as you (more knowledgeable) people say
that it is I see no reason to doubt it. That would be sad. I
don't find that many errors in the stuff I read and I think
one mistake in 700 pages or so isn't so bad, somethings bound
to get through - remember the famous version of the bible
(17th Century I think), that left a not out, producing "Thou
shalt commit adultery".
Sunday best to you all Colin
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