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Gannett · 10-12-2010, 10:49 PM

Ahem, seem to have stirred up something of a hornets' nest here!

I think there's merit to what everyone is saying. I can see that GA Russell was merely putting forward a hypothetical suggestion, and unfortunately, it seems to me, some posters have taken it at face value.

Personally, I have decided to scan and format some of my books for my own use.

As the the John Creaseys in particular, a small publisher reissued a handful of his books about 5 years ago, and I think I might contact them to see if they would be interested in me preparing electronic texts for publication, as they probably have had negotiations with the rights holders for John Creasey's works. As I say, his stories are excellent, and I'm sure there is a market for them, albeit a small one.

I'm glad I've been able to stimulate a lively discussion!

10-12-2010, 10:49 PM	#35
Gannett Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: none	Ahem, seem to have stirred up something of a hornets' nest here! I think there's merit to what everyone is saying. I can see that GA Russell was merely putting forward a hypothetical suggestion, and unfortunately, it seems to me, some posters have taken it at face value. Personally, I have decided to scan and format some of my books for my own use. As the the John Creaseys in particular, a small publisher reissued a handful of his books about 5 years ago, and I think I might contact them to see if they would be interested in me preparing electronic texts for publication, as they probably have had negotiations with the rights holders for John Creasey's works. As I say, his stories are excellent, and I'm sure there is a market for them, albeit a small one. I'm glad I've been able to stimulate a lively discussion!