[bksvol-discuss] Re: Question on readability presentation
- From: "Sue Stevens" <siss52@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2012 21:04:58 -0500
In a BRF file, the hyphens let me knowo that the speaker is drawing out the
word, which I wouldn’’t otherwise know. Changing the font would denote
emphasis, but not drawing out the word. That is my opinion, and I would leave
the words alone.
Sue S.
From: Judy s.
Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 8:34 PM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Question on readability presentation
I don't see, personally, any way this approximates connecting words that fall
across two pages, though, or headings that do the same.
The only way I can see you getting some traction is by arguing along the
original lines of it being a form of fonting. I'm not sure if that argument
holds given that the fonting does translate, although it translates in a way,
as you're pointing out, that doesn't reflect what the original printed text
meant to do. Just my opinion, and I hope you get an answer that helps.
Judy s.
On 9/3/2012 8:23 PM, Valerie Maples wrote:
I was thinking this might approximate connecting words that are on two pages
or headings across two pages. I have not changed any, but figured since those
allowances are made, it might be in the same category. As a consummate rule
follower, if not allowed, they will remain intact, but audio will be very
frustrating as there are at least 50 or more occurrences of it in this book.
Valerie
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From: Judy s. mailto:cherryjam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Mon, September 3, 2012 7:24:14 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Question on readability presentation
Hi Valerie,
I share your concern, but it sounds like you are advocating to change the
printed text of the book, which we aren't allowed to do, even though your
reasons are understandable. I think you're stuck with leaving it as it is, as
that's what's printed.
If that wasn't the case, we'd all be correcting spelling errors and strange
punctuation, repeated sentences and all kinds of stuff that shows up in printed
books that make them harder to read and drive all of us crazy to have to leave
as they are.
Judy s.
On 9/3/2012 6:40 PM, Valerie Maples wrote:
My concern was readers who cannot spell will not know the word and even
borderline spellers may not get it with hyphens announced after every letter.
Too much cognitive load for kids/teeens. I know I find it disorienting read
that way, and I am an excellent speller (odd for a dyslexic).
Valerie
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From: Mayrie ReNae mailto:mayrierenae@xxxxxxxxx
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Mon, September 3, 2012 12:36:34 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Question on readability presentation
Hi Valerie,
Since the hyphens don't leave the intention of the author unclear, I'd
suggest not changing what is in the book.
Just my opinion.
Mayrie
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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Valerie Maples
Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 1:55 AM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; Alisa Moore; Carrie Karnos; Madeleine
Linares
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Question on readability presentation
I know occasionally allowances are made for slight changes to the print to
allow for better readability. I am doing a very old book where instead of
bolding words to be important/emphasized they are instead separating each
letter with a hyphen to make it more dramatic. An example in this book was the
word wonderful, which was instead represented as: "w-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-1". It
would be wonderful (no pun intended) if we had permission to remove the hyphens
and unify the word and instead place it in bold print. Would this be an
allowable exception to improve readability/listening?
Thanks!
Valerie
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