Whitman Publishing Authors Will Gather in Atlanta Summit
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Whitman Publishing Authors Will Gather in Atlanta Summit
Kenneth Bressett, Q. David Bowers, and Jeff Garrett will meet in an editorial summit at the offices of Whitman Publishing in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 9 and 10, 2011. The purpose of their two-day conference is to review several key numismatic publications and to plan for future editions.
Among the books to be discussed are the Guide Book of United States Coins (the “Red Book”), the Handbook of United States Coins (the “Blue Book”), the Professional Edition Red Book, Grading Coins by Photographs, and the Official ANA Grading Standards for United States Coins.
Bressett is the senior editor of the Red Book, having worked on the publication in various capacities since 1959. Bowers serves as the Red Book’s research editor, and Garrett as its valuations editor. The three numismatists have written or edited dozens of Whitman Publishing books in recent years, including Money of the Bible and Milestone Coins (Bressett), The Expert’s Guide to Collecting and Investing in Rare Coins and the Whitman Encyclopedia of U.S. Paper Money (Bowers), and 100 Greatest U.S. Coins and the Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins (Garrett).
“Bressett, Bowers, and Garrett bring more than 150 years of combined numismatic experience to Whitman’s publications,” said Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker. “Each is well-known as an expert within the hobby community, and each is active on the forefront of modern numismatic research and developments.”
The team, in conjunction with Whitman editorial staff, will review new features of the online system used by more than 100 contributors to submit pricing for the Red Book and Blue Book. They will also consider recommendations for numismatic content in future editions. They will review advance pages of the new Cherrypickers’ Guide (to be published in fall 2011), as well as other ongoing projects and future releases.
Kenneth Bressett
“Coin grading is a dynamic activity with its own unique developments,” said Bressett. “This is one of the most important areas where Whitman can help educate both new and experienced collectors. We will examine current trends of grading in the hobby and their relation to coin values.”
Q. David Bowers
Bowers noted, “Whitman receives hundreds of letters, emails, and comments from collectors nationwide, offering additions and ideas for the company’s books. We’ll be looking at these ideas and recommending action as our committee deems proper.”
Jeff Garrett
“Accuracy and timeliness are crucial in pricing the rare-coin market,” said Garrett. “With a top-notch technical staff, Whitman has provided the tools for contributors and editors to compile the most up-to-date pricing information. The Atlanta summit will strengthen our techniques and strategies for the future.”
Kenneth Bressett, Q. David Bowers, and Jeff Garrett will meet in an editorial summit at the offices of Whitman Publishing in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 9 and 10, 2011. The purpose of their two-day conference is to review several key numismatic publications and to plan for future editions.
Among the books to be discussed are the Guide Book of United States Coins (the “Red Book”), the Handbook of United States Coins (the “Blue Book”), the Professional Edition Red Book, Grading Coins by Photographs, and the Official ANA Grading Standards for United States Coins.
Bressett is the senior editor of the Red Book, having worked on the publication in various capacities since 1959. Bowers serves as the Red Book’s research editor, and Garrett as its valuations editor. The three numismatists have written or edited dozens of Whitman Publishing books in recent years, including Money of the Bible and Milestone Coins (Bressett), The Expert’s Guide to Collecting and Investing in Rare Coins and the Whitman Encyclopedia of U.S. Paper Money (Bowers), and 100 Greatest U.S. Coins and the Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins (Garrett).
“Bressett, Bowers, and Garrett bring more than 150 years of combined numismatic experience to Whitman’s publications,” said Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker. “Each is well-known as an expert within the hobby community, and each is active on the forefront of modern numismatic research and developments.”
The team, in conjunction with Whitman editorial staff, will review new features of the online system used by more than 100 contributors to submit pricing for the Red Book and Blue Book. They will also consider recommendations for numismatic content in future editions. They will review advance pages of the new Cherrypickers’ Guide (to be published in fall 2011), as well as other ongoing projects and future releases.
Kenneth Bressett
“Coin grading is a dynamic activity with its own unique developments,” said Bressett. “This is one of the most important areas where Whitman can help educate both new and experienced collectors. We will examine current trends of grading in the hobby and their relation to coin values.”
Q. David Bowers
Bowers noted, “Whitman receives hundreds of letters, emails, and comments from collectors nationwide, offering additions and ideas for the company’s books. We’ll be looking at these ideas and recommending action as our committee deems proper.”
Jeff Garrett
“Accuracy and timeliness are crucial in pricing the rare-coin market,” said Garrett. “With a top-notch technical staff, Whitman has provided the tools for contributors and editors to compile the most up-to-date pricing information. The Atlanta summit will strengthen our techniques and strategies for the future.”
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<< <i>How about selling PDF versions of the Professional Red Book (or all the books). I carry more and more research on my Ipad now. >>
Good idea. We'll be discussing various e-Pub and other digital projects.
If each denomination were a different flavor, a sumptuous meal could be prepared right at bourse tables. There might also be less spillage of mustard. (I don’t know how the PDF version would taste when eaten off an iPad...).
You had to make me think of that at lunchtime, didn't you! There goes the ol' diet.
Numismatic conversation revolved around the Red Book (and certain yet-to-be-listed coins that have vocal fans), the digital revolution and its effect on numismatic publishing, the wreck of the Atocha and Ken's involvement with Mel Fisher's expeditions, upcoming ANA events, goings-on at the American Numismatic Society, Eric Newman's 100th birthday and two gold medals being struck to honor him, the discovery of the Wisconsin "Extra Leaf" quarters, the current state of stamp collecting and how it's different from the coin hobby, the significance of the 1868 large cent, numismatic appraisals in Pawn Stars and similar TV shows, and enough not-for-publication sidebar tidbits to fill an encyclopedia. Of course, Dave and Ken aren't limited to numismatics when it comes to knowledge and life experience, and Kathy is an expert in several fields, so the conversation also ranged from milkweed-gathering and other conservation and rationing efforts during World War II . . . to the recent royal wedding in England . . . to Jack Benny being lambasted for dressing up as Gracie Allen . . . to the Kentucky Derby . . . souped-up Volvo racecars . . . the rise of the film-celebrity phenomenon after 1913 . . . wartime propaganda . . . the pros and cons of Belgian beers . . . and on and on, all packed into two hours that flew by like fifteen minutes.
Breakfast at 8:00 tomorrow, followed by the arrival of Jeff Garrett, and then a full day of editorial planning and review!
Same thing with the Blue Book.
TD
Please,please REMOVE that blank line in the Red Book showing a 1917 Matte Proof Lincoln cent with no values. Such a coin does NOT exist until and/or unless such a coin is authenticated by a reputable third party grading service. Thanks.
Steve
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<< <i> “Bressett, Bowers, and Garrett bring more than 150 years of combined numismatic experience to Whitman’s publications,” said Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker. >>
That is funny!. Mr. Bowers must have close to the 150 years all by himself which would mean that Mr. Garrett and Mr. Bressett are just roockies.
Steve, we'll be devoting two extra pages in the Red Book to the 1917 Matte Proof Lincoln cents.
THANK YOU to everyone who's made recommendations.
Time for breakfast at the Marriott, followed by another 10-hour editorial immersion (including continued discussions of grading, counterfeits, cleaning/conservation, and other hot topics), then dinner at the 57th Fighter Group Restaurant. Another Whitman author, Bill Fivaz, will be joining us there --- cherrypickers, take note!
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Steve, ..........the 1917 Matte Proof Lincoln cents. ....... we did discuss those mysterious and elusive coins yesterday. Kiss them goodbye. . . . )
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Dennis,
Thank you, thank you.
Steve
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