should i be proud? or a scam.

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Dear Neil,
Over the past year or so, we have been reviewing the thousands of photographs that have been submitted to us, as well as examining various pictures that have been featured by other photography publishers. After an exhaustive examination of this photographic artistry, The International Library of Photography has decided to publish a collection of new photos taken by the best photographers we have encountered.


Neil, I am pleased to tell you that you have been selected to appear in this special edition . . .

THE BEST PHOTOS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS OF 2007
Library of Congress ISBN 0-7951-5306-6






Congratulations on your accomplishment, Neil! Only a small percentage of individuals whose photos we have examined were selected to be part of this distinguished group of outstanding photographers.

And that's not all. To honor the accomplishment of this elite group of talented individuals, we have established a separate contest with over $4,500.00 in prizes to be awarded. You will automatically be entered into the final competition, but you must submit a new photograph (if you have not already done so). Prizes will be announced this winter, with an anticipated publication date of December 31, 2007. (This is a tentative date. More information will follow.)

The Best Photos and Photographers of 2007 will be among the finest quality books we have ever published, so your photography will be presented in the most elegant way possible. Every aspect of publication and design will convey the quality craftsmanship and attention to detail that will go into the production of this special edition. The coffee-table quality book will feature a deluxe cover and spine. The stock itself will be of fine-milled, acid-free paper to last for generations, and quality typography will be displayed throughout.


Best of all . . .

This special edition will feature a new, unpublished photograph by Neil Coulson!




Before going any further, Neil, let me make one thing clear . . . you were selected for publication on the basis of your previously published photo. Your new photo, which you will select for this edition, will be accepted for publication on the basis of your previous accomplishments. Your prior photo was among the most interesting pictures we have encountered, so we wish to feature your artistry in this special edition and make this special prize money available to you and the others who have been chosen. You are under no obligation whatsoever to submit any entry fee or subsidy payment, or to make any purchase of any kind.

As I mentioned above, your photograph will be accepted into this special edition, and as soon as we receive your picture, it may be immediately published on our website, www.picture.com and entered into the final competition of the contest. And let me reassure you, your photographic image remains your property - The Best Photos and Photographers of 2007 is copyrighted as a compilation. This means that you retain the copyright to your own work of art. In order to make our scheduled publication date, you must submit your photo as soon as possible (if you haven't already done so). Please make sure to use your unique control number, 2104028 - 7502, when entering your photo.

Again, congratulations, Neil. The Best Photos and Photographers of 2007 promises to be the most exclusive and widely enjoyed collection of photographs we have ever published. We feel that you take wonderful, captivating photographs, and we believe your newly submitted photo will add to the importance and appeal of this edition. Your contribution to this project is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey Bryan
Managing Editor

P.S. Neil, you should be genuinely proud of your accomplishment. You have been selected to participate in this very special project because of your unique vision. It is our pleasure to publish fine photographs such as yours in this special volume. And, most importantly, once you submit your photo to this special project, you may purchase a copy of The Best Photos and Photographers of 2007 at our special pre-publication price, if you wish to do so. The International Library of Photography will send you additional information about this special offer.

Please go here to submit your photo as soon as possible (if you haven't already done so). Please make sure to use your unique control number, 2104028 - 7502, when entering your photo.



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I would be very suspicous of any unsolicited email like this,
 
Seems too good to be true :shrug:

edit: Just read that article that CT posted up. Maybe a sticky should be put up in the news and announcements forum about this?
 
The address from Contact us on that page is

The International Library of Photography
3600 Crondall Lane
Suite 101-3111
Owings Mills, MD 21117

Strange that's the same address one of the people mentions in the thread CT posted !
 
The address from Contact us on that page is

The International Library of Photography
3600 Crondall Lane
Suite 101-3111
Owings Mills, MD 21117

Strange that's the same address one of the people mentions in the thread CT posted !

:rules: :bat: :bat: :bat: :wave:
 
Very much like poetry.com - don't worry, I fell for it too, hehe. Sent in a poem, had a letter that I was being published. Turns out they only publish your work in the editions you buy yourself so if another poet buys the book through their name, they probably won't see your poem, but theirs will be in there.

Also had loads of follow-up letters about invites to award ceremonies in America and yaddah yaddah yaddah. Total scam artists.
 
I'm more shocked as to how CT managed to get a link to a woman's writing site so easily :eek:
 
Haven't opened any links but reading the letter it is just out to get you to buy at least one copy of the book.
 
I'm more shocked as to how CT managed to get a link to a woman's writing site so easily :eek:

It's my sensitive side. :shrug:

Actually I just Googled for Picture.com 3600. It comes up with loads of hits.

That whole post was just so OTT flowery and gushing it totally smacked of being a scam. Genuine invitations don't normally blow quite that much smoke up your giz! :p
 
You should be proud!

Proud that they deem you worthy of scamming :D
 
Very much like poetry.com - don't worry, I fell for it too, hehe. Sent in a poem, had a letter that I was being published. Turns out they only publish your work in the editions you buy yourself so if another poet buys the book through their name, they probably won't see your poem, but theirs will be in there.

So basically you buy your own photos from them? ;)
Isn't that like photobox, only scammier and more expensive..lol
 
So basically you buy your own photos from them? ;)
Isn't that like photobox, only scammier and more expensive..lol

Yawp, hehe. You don't get any royalties or commission, and pretty much no one else will get to see your name/photos in print as they only put your photos in the book they send you!
 
Yawp, hehe. You don't get any royalties or commission, and pretty much no one else will get to see your name/photos in print as they only put your photos in the book they send you!

:thinking: LOL. Could be useful to sell yourself to a client though. :lol:
 
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