In this case, too, my review will be based upon preliminary impressions, and is mostly meant to give the reader an idea of whether the book is meant for him or her. Apparently Fred Reinfeld also did a great deal of the editorial work. Thanks to all who sent me material on this matter. The overall response to my invitation was so tepid, however, that I've decided to drop my 'most disappointing lemons' idea, at least for the time being. Those readers who are friends with small publishers might point this out to them.
All languages welcome.
As I just indicated, Cadogan is now 'Everyman Publishers'. After a day of thumbing through this book, I can't do it justice in a short review, and will undoubtedly return to comment upon it further in forthcoming columns. Also, there are no explanations whatsoever for the beginner, who would really be out of his depth here. Thus, the day of the one-volume openings encyclopedia seemed past. But readers have consistently asked me about which one-volume work was best, indicating an ongoing interest in this subject.