Dear PTG Members, The Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, is planning to co-publish with NAMM, a book based on the exhibit, entitled "PIANO 300: Celebrating Three Centuries of People and Pianos." This book will be about 84 pages and will be lavishly illustrated in color. Individual sections correspond to the segments of the exhibit itself and an appendix will include the technical specifications of the individual pianos in the exhibit. PTG member, David Lamoreaux, RPT, has reviewed the book and finds it "very impressive." Mr. Lamoreaux states "there will be additional chapters with information on instruments that because of space limitations couldn't be put in the Piano 300 gallery but are representative of piano making in the US -- such as spinet piano, the White House Steinway etc.." "-- I would think a lot of folk would like to have this book and also buy copies to give to special clients." The Piano Technicians Guild has the opportunity to order a quantity of these books at a pre-publication discount. The final pricing to PTG members has not yet been set, but should be less than $18. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please answer the following questions to assist us in determining the interest you may have in this "PIANO 300" book: Copy the questions and send you response to Mary@ptg.org 1) Would you be interested in purchasing this Smithsonian "Piano 300" book. Yes ____ No ____ 2) How many of these books would you consider purchasing from PTG at a price of $18? one/three ___ four/eight ___ nine or more ___ 3) How many of these books would you consider purchasing from PTG at a price of $11? one/three ___ four/eight ___ nine or more ___ Please reply ASAP, thank you, Jim Birch, vice president
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