Quote:
Originally Posted by DiapDealer
Yes. And it's also proving that it's hard to do so quietly. There will always be vocal proponents of the "best" editions of works that would most elicit that sort of desire to change. Scholars will be vocal about changes to "classic" works.
I have no trouble doing my own research into the authenticity of various editions. I'm not really concerned about other readers being fooled. Not because I don't care, but because I'm willing to trust that most readers aren't hapless victims, and can think and choose for themselves.
Nobody's entitled to free--meticulously verified--public domain works. Probably need to choose which of those aspects is more important to us as readers.
|
We are more fortunate in the area of cheap/free ebooks being genuine than in many other things such as cheap/free Rolex watches.
I don't care overly if an ebook has been altered to reflect changing times although I agree it should be made clear and a link or a listing of an unmodified version would be a nice touch.
Of course maybe I am saying that because my brain has been warped by accidentally reading an altered book or two.
Helen