This just in: authorless TDPL becomes collector's edition

[Jonathan M Davis]

On Wednesday, July 14, 2010 15:13:16 Jonathan M Davis wrote:
> Maybe I should contact them and complain (about the problem, not that it
> loves you).

Well, they don't seem to think downloading the pdf is part of the deal - only 
reading it online for the 30 days (which, of course, is pretty much useless). 
Their response:

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Thank you for contacting Safari Books.

I'm very sorry for the confusion. The coupon provided in the book is only to 
read the book online and try out our service. the coupon does not include the 
ability to download the book from the website. Unfortunately, due to 
restrictions placed on us by the publisher, we can not make an electronic copy 
of the book available in such a manner. 

The line that you referenced is not supposed to be associated with the coupon 
offer. Instead, it is a marketing piece to advertise our service with the coupon 
being the chance to try it our for free.

Again, I'm very sorry for the confusion.

Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
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So, it looks like anyone who actually got a pdf out of safari online lucked out 
somehow.

- Jonathan M Davis