Hello to all!
I am more than excited to begin my journey in Python programming! I love Monty Python too!
After much research, I bought Singh's introductory book on Python, which seems both informative and fun to read.
I noticed today though that my copy has no page numbers. Is this a Monty Python thing?
Did I accidentaly receive a copy from a bad batch?
Has this happened to other owners of the book too?
Thank you!
(Feb-01-2023, 07:39 PM)Dionysis Wrote: [ -> ]... I noticed today though that my copy has no page numbers. Is this a Monty Python thing?
It would be an unusual approach, to not have page numbers. Is it not indexed? If it is, then how does that work?
I don't know of any standing joke by the Monty Python team to which this could relate (maybe you have a collectors item).
I'd contact the publisher and ask the question.
rob101 Wrote: [ -> ]It would be an unusual approach, to not have page numbers.
To say the least.
rob101 Wrote: [ -> ]Is it not indexed? If it is, then how does that work?
No index. But the contents have page numbers, so they were meant to be there...
rob101 Wrote: [ -> ]I don't know of any standing joke by the Monty Python team to which this could relate (maybe you have a collectors item).
I was reffering to the general Monty Python spirit
rob101 Wrote: [ -> ]I'd contact the publisher and ask the question.
Couldn't find a mention in the book... I just saw at the amazon listing that it is a self-publication.
By the way, the book is the first to be mentioned in the "introductory books" section of this website.
Also, there are lots of typos in the book. This - again - makes me think I got a beta version of the book or something...
E.g. Imagine my surprise today when I read that the % operator is a "reminder". Turns out it gives the remainder (one "a" less makes all the difference).
Again, it's a pitty because I really enjoy reading the book.
(Feb-02-2023, 01:24 PM)Rabia25 Wrote: [ -> ]You may want to contact the publisher to see if they can provide you with a replacement copy.
It's a self-publication. Only hope is to contact the author, but I haven't been able to find contact info.
I finally wrote a note to amazon, describing the serious faults of the books and asking for a refund (which I got).
But I strongly feel that the book should be removed from the "introductory books" section of this website! (link below)
https://wiki.python.org/moin/IntroductoryBooks