>THDW wrote:
>
>What is the easiest way to scan and ocr a novel with the Mac ?


I expect taking it to a shop would be cheaper than buying a scanner.

The entry level Fujitsu Snap Scan is reputedly a good high speed, 
2-sided scanner.  There are many complaints about it jamming after a 
few months of use, but it should work fine long enough to scan a book.
-- 

Bob Stern