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Fbone · 03-19-2011, 04:42 PM

I am not sure at death is manageable.

Since death may occur at anytime would publishers want to sign a contract with an elderly author worried that their book will enter public domain before recouping their expenses?

Can publishers separate sales by date? If an author dies March 18th, can they determine with accuracy sales before and after that date from all their retail partners worldwide?

I would think publishers and authors would prefer more advanced notice when material would hit public domain.

03-19-2011, 04:42 PM	#149
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,300 Karma: 101697116 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	I am not sure at death is manageable. Since death may occur at anytime would publishers want to sign a contract with an elderly author worried that their book will enter public domain before recouping their expenses? Can publishers separate sales by date? If an author dies March 18th, can they determine with accuracy sales before and after that date from all their retail partners worldwide? I would think publishers and authors would prefer more advanced notice when material would hit public domain.