Technical Editing (The Allyn & Bacon Seriesin Technical Communication) 5th Edition

This is an excellent textbook and was very helpful during my technical editing class. The chapters contain useful exercises at the end and the authors use real-world examples to explain concepts. Chapter length is also very manageable.However, I STRONGLY recommend against renting it from Amazon. I received a heavily-abused and marked up version of the text (to the point that I could hardly read some of it). When I returned it to Amazon, I was told that the book was damaged and that I would have to pay to replace it. So Amazon will try to use you to replace their worn out textbooks if you choose to rent from them.

In preparation for a carer as a Technical Editor, this book is a wake-up call, and an excellent resource for guidance while editing. The chapters are clear and concise reads (what college student doesn't love that??). My Professional and Technical Editing professor, Dr. Angela Eaton, co-authored this book. I'm not biased though, this text is truly helpful and enlightening for individuals wishing to sharpen their skills as an Editor.

I love this book!!! It's everything real and informative about a career in editing and what to expect in this career field work. The book is expensive and so I'm renting a used copy, but I intend on buying a new soft copy when I can afford it. This is the book that is used in college English class that I'm taking.

I bought this for my husband for school. He has been talking about it everyday. He finds the information easy to read and applicable to editing. It is a starting point for editing information. He says he will be keeping this book after he finishes the class because of the excellent information it has in it.

I used this book in a recent technical editing course. I initially rented the book through Amazon, but the copy I received was falling apart, and had notes taken in ballpoint throughout; it was totally unusable, so I purchased a new copy, also from Amazon. I'm glad I did, because this is a book that I want to keep. I've worked in public affairs and media for most of the last 25 years. Although I don't work as an editor, I feel it is likely that I'll refer back to this book regularly.

very bad state...

Uber-expensive! Useful if you're wanting into the world of freelance editing.

Not only did I receive this book quickly, it's condition was properly described by the seller and I am very happy with it.

This book is my go-to book for answering questions of grammar, organization, and rhetorical technique. In conjunction with a style guide, it's all I need to get a job done. Having said that, It is, like most textbooks, a rip-off. To charge more than a hundred dollars for a paperback printed on the low-quality stock is unconscionable. For that price I expect a hardcover book printed on decent stock.

This copy I received was a bound photocopy. It was disappointing to say the least, considering the price.The information in the text is fantastic, but I would recommend purchasing from a campus bookstore or Indigo/Chapters.