Hello,
I partially Agree with Anselm regarding putting a pdf version on the web for free of cost. However in order to keep the publishers happy and also maintain its uniqueness, the authors could prolly have some scheme like keep it available for readers on the web for a month or so and then if they like it, they can purchase it or maybe it should be made available for free to all JavaRanch members only...

Also readers can donate if they wish to...
How does that sound?
As far adding color to the book...while I would like that (who wouldnt!!!) I dont think I would pay tht extra $5 ....I just make it colorful once I get the book home, with all my different marking pens...
Moreso, coz the content of the books by K&B normally is pretty interesting and well written that
colors or no colors , I keep on reading!!!
[ March 31, 2005: Message edited by: kiennjal shah ]