sounds like a scam. they'll try and charge you for copies.

bw
SallyE

on 21/4/03 12:44 pm, LaPoetessa at [log in to unmask] wrote:

> It sounds like a spin-off from Poetry.Com to me.  And that one is a scam.
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Frank Faust" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 12:13 PM
> Subject: Fw: May we publish your poetry in the U.K.?
> 
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> I thought I might forward this to the list, as it seems a total scam to me.
> Thought others might know of it, or might benefit from seeing the form of
> language being used to entice etc. Originally came on what looked like a
> proper letterhead.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Frank
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> From: "Noble House Publishers" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Subject: May we publish your poetry in the U.K.?
>>> Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2003 16:51:54 -0400
>>> 
>>> N o b l e   H o u s e
>>> London - Paris - New York
>>> Noble House London
>>> Poets House
>>> 2 Harrington Road
>>> Leytonstone
>>> London E11 4QW
>>> England
>>> 
>>> Noble House Paris
>>> Centre MBE
>>> 2 Bis Avenue Durante
>>> 06000 Nice
>>> France
>>> 
>>> Noble House New York
>>> Empire State Building
>>> Suite 3304-19Q
>>> New York, NY 10118
>>> 
>>> Office of the Publisher
>>> Poetry Division
>>> London, U.K.
>>> 18 April, 2003
>>> Dear Frank,
>>> As you may know, Noble House is one of the world's foremost
>>> publishers of fiction and nonfiction works by new and established
>>> authors.  Our poetry division in the U.K. has had the honour of
>>> publishing the poetry of more than 800 poets over the past twelve years.
>>> Recently I had the pleasure of reading the poetry that you have had
>>> published in the United States.  I congratulate you on this grand
>>> endeavour, and propose to you that your singular talent and vision
>>> deserves appropriate recognition in Europe as well.
>>> For this reason, I have posted this letter to request your
>>> permission to include one of your favourite poems in Theatre of the Mind
>>> <http://www.noblehousepublishers.co.uk/totm/TOTM.html>  - a new poetry
>>> edition that is being published in the U.K. by Noble House and slated
>>> for worldwide distribution . . . a collection of poetry that is perhaps
>>> unlike any you have ever seen . . . one where each poem is featured on
>>> its own page, and one whose quality is reminiscent of the finest 19th
>>> century antique poetry books.
>>> Hearken back, if you will, to the days of Emily Dickinson, Alfred
>>> Lord Tennyson, Elizabeth Barrett Browning and William Wordsworth . . .
>>> the age of grand bookmaking.  Poetry editions were some of the most
>>> highly prized volumes because of their intimate attention to
>>> detail - quality typography, fine ivory laid paper, and colourful ornate
>>> covers.  Frank, for this Edition, we've returned to the traditional
>>> size, style, and quality of these classic 19th century antique poetry
>>> books.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Scheduled for release in early Summer 2003, Theatre of the Mind
>>> <http://www.noblehousepublishers.co.uk/totm/TOTM.html>  will surely
>>> become one of your most treasured keepsakes.  Your publication in this
>>> edition will establish you as an international author and afford you the
>>> respect and admiration attendant to such an honour.  International
>>> Copyright notice for your poetic artistry will, of course, be in your
>>> name, assuring that you will retain worldwide rights to your work of
>>> art.
>>> Best of all, should you decide to obtain a copy of the edition for
>>> your personal library, or as a wonderful personalised gift (you are,
>>> naturally, under no obligation to purchase a copy, notwithstanding the
>>> publication of your work in this edition), as you proudly turn its pages
>>> you'll find it one of the best values on the book market today.  At only
>>> £28.95 (U.S. $45.55) for a hardbound, 225-page edition printed in two
>>> colours on ivory laid vellum, with a highly detailed, finely crafted,
>>> ornate cover, and a single poem to a page, this Edition promises to
>>> exceed your expectations, and will enjoy pride of place in your home.
>>> In fact, its quality is guaranteed.  If for any reason you are
>>> dissatisfied, your money will be completely refunded in U.S. dollars
>>> with proper dispatch.
>>> Frank, you may also wish to consider giving the public some insight
>>> about you and your artistry for this poetic showcase . . . perhaps the
>>> meaning behind your poem, or your own philosophical perspective.
>>> Because an entire page in the book is devoted to honouring your poetry,
>>> we can feature this additional material about you and your poetry on the
>>> recto leaf opposite your poem (you will thus have two full pages devoted
>>> to you and your artistry).
>>> Frank, may we have permission to publish your work in the United
>>> Kingdom? Regardless of whether you purchase a copy or not, the
>>> international public deserves to see more of your artistic talent.  You
>>> may submit your poem
>>> <https://www.noblehousepublishers.co.uk/totm/TOTMForm.asp?E1=1239508&E4=
>>> AA22&E2=Frank&E3=Faust>  and biographical information, and give us
>>> permission all within the confines of the next page.  And if you are
>>> inclined to order a copy of Theatre of the Mind
>>> <http://www.noblehousepublishers.co.uk/totm/TOTM.html> , you may also do
>>> so at the same time.
>>> Sincerely,
>>> 
>>> Nigel Hillary
>>> Publisher,
>>> Poetry Division
>>> Noble House U.K.
>>> +
>>> P.S.  For poets who may wish to obtain supplementary copies for
>>> gift-giving, to display, or for merchandising, special case pack
>>> discounts are available.  Please consult the submission and order form
>>> <https://www.noblehousepublishers.co.uk/totm/TOTMForm.asp?E1=1239508&E4=
>>> AA22&E2=Frank&E3=Faust>  for further details.
>>> Please proceed to next page to submit your poem
>>> <https://www.noblehousepublishers.co.uk/totm/TOTMForm.asp?E1=1239508&E4=
>>> AA22&E2=Frank&E3=Faust>
>>> If you no longer wish to receive material from us, please click here
>>> <http://www.noblehousepublishers.co.uk/totm/optout.asp?Email=fff_faust@h
>>> otmail.com> , or go to
>>> http://www.noblehousepublishers.co.uk/totm/optout.asp.