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Originally Posted by Groucho54
Yeah, but I know of someone who wrote one hit song.. and he get's £120,000 per annum from that and has done since 1968!
Now that's OK but really was one pop song worth that and should one pop song provide an income for life?
OK he's done a lot before and since and still plays gigs and works hard but the performing rights from a song... are they a measure of worth?
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If his song creates that kind of wealth, why not? What about a sports star that rakes in 100 million a year? If he or she can generate enough income money for advertisers -- then yes, they are worth it.
While I know some workers who get only 1000 each month but their work is worth less than that for the company, if you really analyze it. It is not about the effort put in, it is about the wealth created by work performed that determines it's "fair" monetary value. If a book sells well (instead of just being given away for free) it creates value for society. It generates income for many people involved in its creation or distribution.
And for those of you who are disgusted by artists and writers who try to be popular there are still plenty of options for you. It is obvious, of course, that the most popular books are not the ones with the highest artistic value. Writers are still free to strive for artistic value, and even some great books are making money. And I am sure their authors are very happy about it.