I just received three books from Taunton Press - ordered during the recent 25% off sale. While flipping through FWW Design Book Eight, I noticed a familiar look. I got out my copy of FWW Furniture - 102 Contemporary Designs, purchased earlier this year. IT'S THE EXACT SAME BOOK WITH A DIFFERENT COVER . They added a two page introduction and a 5 page "Exercise in Design" article at the end. Otherwise, the publications are page for page identical.
I subscribe to 3 differnt Taunton magazines, bought the FWW compilation DVD and have several other books of theirs. Most readers are aware of the repetition of material from magazine to books. The same article might appear in a furniture construction book and a book on a particular tool or family of tools for example. I think this instance has crossed the line into deception and fraudulent business practice. I will be asking Taunton for a refund and reimbursement of shipping costs both ways. I'm interested to hear of any explanation for this misrepresentation and then I'll decide if I remain a customer and subscriber.
I'll post results here. Arrrgggghhh!