[tussa]

I'd never buy anything from Pakt without seeing it endorsed by someone I trust.

It's a shame because there is good stuff in their catalogue, but it's littered with trash.

[sheepscreek]

What’s your opinion of Manning compared to Pakt?

Both actively pursue potential authors. I know this because I’ve been contacted by both. Made me realize I have neither the will nor the patience to write a book - being an author sounds great on paper (pun intended).

[abecedarius]

Manning seems fine to me. I've read a few books from them, from quite good to blah.

I've read one book from Packt that was quite good; they've also published literal plagiarism (which they withdrew after the original author, a friend, tweeted about it -- this wouldn't have come to my attention otherwise). Can't recall seeing another that interested me, flipping through the pages.

[tussa]

I'd say black and white. I haven't seen anything as rubbish from Manning.