OK, so we're about half way done the writing of the first draft of the book.

There will be images used, naturally, and in some specific instances we'll need permission to use them, so...

Given I'd like to use a few of Google's heatmap images for ad placements, etc., how do I contact them to request permission?

Any ideas?

Thanks.

I'd try their Press Office perhaps, or try via Matt Cutts or Adam Lasnik...

how do I contact them to request permission?

Phone, fax, email, telechanisis. Take your pick

Thanks G.

Skeptic, you missed carrier pigeon...

You mean to tell me that you don't have Matt Cutts' cell phone number by now? Just kidding.

To officially get what you need, you'll most likely need to go through their press office.

well, I called his Mom. She said he's there on vacation, but that he was just out walking his duck and could I call back?

His mum? Wow!

Didn't know you guys were that tight!

You wouldn't happen to be trying to BOOST your revenue by being the boy's surrogate father would you

The new marketing techniques people come up with these days

You've got to be creative man...

I hear you dude (pondering whether to cosy up to Yahoo's mum...hmmm!)