[bksvol-discuss] Re: question on picture captions
- From: Scott Rains <scottr@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 13:53:26 -0700
Roger,
You might want to consider the "spoiler" effect of applying that rule. The
describer has, sometimes, read the book and knows more than the first-time
reader. Especially in a mystery the sequence and placement of clues --
including names or other details -- is meticulously calculated by authors.
Granted, following the professional rule explained by Carrie we end up with
series authors who don't re-introduce characters in every volume. In those
cases we are safer assuming that the author's presumption is that the character
is known.
Whatever a describer does we have a legal obligation to retain the integrity of
the author's work.
Scott Rains
Bookshare Volunteer Coordinator, Interim
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Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: question on picture captions
I would want to know who the person is if it is known by the describer.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Valerie Maples" <vlmaples@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 12:31 AM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] question on picture captions
If you know who is in a picture based on the story, do you identify them by
name or do you label them by sex and age like "young boy" or "woman" so that
the picture is text independent?
Often when I am proofing the second is done, but I am inclined instead to
name the person. How does everyone feel about this and what are preferences?
Thanks for your help and input!
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