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Originally Posted by MortonH
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Books are not subject to independent peer-review akin to scientific journals
The key criteria to book publication is the publishers confidence in achieving sales to at least cover their costs - sorry that is the unpleasant reality otherwise they don't stay in business.
Many people know a lot about eyepieces - whether we have the time or inclination to write a book is a separate issue.
Conversely, simply because one writes a book does not automatically denote expertise and anyone familiar with voire dire in the testing of expert witnesses will understand this.