There’s nothing wrong with self-publishing (as opposed to vanity publishing). If it was good enough for Beatrix Potter it’s good enough for anyone. It’s those who claim they're working on this book or that book, and it’ll be out shortly but never is, that gets my goat. If you’re going to criticize Mr Goutté’s book at least have the courtesy of reading it first and then do it with his research in front of you.