>Of course it also says if I want a copy of the book it's gonna cost me >something like $60 bucks... I'm wondering if anyone else has had this >happen. I wonder if it's a scam- There is also something that they sent >about their contest and they do say that I don't have to buy a copy of >the book for the picture I entered to win... I wish I had $60 bucks to >spend, it says that they're going to put it in the book weather I buy >the book or not- but if I don't buy the book how am I ever to know? :-( >So the initial excitement wore off pretty quickly... Anyway, If anyone >has ever had any experience with pets.com or an issue like this email me. Hi Melissa ~ They should send you a release form which gives them permission to print the picture. If you decide to sign that put in "not to be changed in any way." Ask for a "tear sheet" of your picture. Then you can at least get an idea of what the reprint looks like. They should also send you a "tear sheet" of the publishing (first) page of the book. Tell them you wish to have a copy of the ISBN # also. That's the universal card catalogue # that all published books contain. When you sign the release write in the words "One time use only-- for coffee table book.....then reprint rights revert back to the owner and put your name in." You can write anything in a release you wish. But tell them they do not have written permission to publish unless you sign a release. Hope this helps ~ Mary L. Conley, ND, Herbalist Conley Farm Organic Herbs Online Classes Private Consultations [Posted in FML issue 4141]