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Send no more than one additional descriptive page, a table of contents, and
two or three pages as samples of text, illustration, and design. We will ask for
additional information if needed. Sample pages will be returned if you enclose a
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(complete on one additional page if needed)
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Format (pages, trim size, binding)
Illustration data
Estimated preparatory cost (editing, design, composition, separations, etc.)
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Number of copies
Anticipated press date
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TOTAL PROJECT COST
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