[stefaan]

Hi Eric.
I would like my penny's worth, from S Africa.
We have a similar problem in deciding to publish in Afrikaaans, a major language in our aviation fanatics.
Some guys have tried and came short, even had to close down.
I agree, English is THE international language.
If you put all your money into English publications the investment into the books has got a far better return.
There are very few people in SA that can speak French, but a large Luftwaffe following in SA.To date they won't buy many French books.
French is almost never taught in our schools.
Regarding other ways of publishing??
A book in the hand is best but if you have to sell an electronic version that one can load on one of those new e readers thingies, it is acceptable.
It is then still available as reference.
Good luck with your books.
Stefaan