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Old 01-30-2008, 09:42 PM   #24
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Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
If he has an exclusive distribution contract with his publisher, then although it's not "piracy", he's probably at least breaching his contract.
It would depend on precise wording, of course, for instance what the contract said about electronic publication.

And if he's signed over the copyright, then it's a clear case of piracy.

I have a book with a major academic press. If I could distribute it for free electronically, I would do so in a heartbeat, in order to increase readership (which is what I care about; nobody is really making money on this item). But I can't, given the wording of my contract. Since I freely consented to the contract, I need to abide by it.

One thing I was wondering: Does he NOW have permission from his publisher for this? (The reason I ask is that if he does, then I'll happily download one of his books. But if not, well I can't really cooperate in possible breach of contract.)
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