Congratulations Dockery Will, You've Been Selected To Run ..

Office of the Publisher
Poetry Division
New York, New York

16 February, 2006

Dear Dockery Will,

As you may know, we are one of the foremost publishers of fiction and
nonfiction works by new and established authors today. Our international
poetry division has had the honour of publishing thousands of poems over
the past four years.

Recently, I had the pleasure of reading the poetry that you have had
published on Usenet. I congratulate you on this grand endeavour, and
propose to you that your singular talent and vision deserves appropriate
international recognition as well.

For this reason, I have posted this letter to request your permission
to include one of your favourite poems in Running With the Hump --
Humpenfeld's Best - a new poetry edition that is being distributed
worldwide by the company . . . 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, Dockery Will, to the days of Emily
Dickinson, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Jumpsuit Hawkins, 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. My most esteemed friend, Dockery Will, 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 Summer 2006, Running With the Hump --
Humpenfeld's Best 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
£26.18 (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 it 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.

Dockery Will, 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 (up to 100
words) on the verso leaf opposite your poem . . . you will thus have two
full pages devoted to you and your artistry.

Dockery Will, may we have permission to publish your work? 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 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 Running With
the Hump -- Humpenfeld's Best, you may also do so at the same time.

Sincerely,

David Humpenfeld
Publisher