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Originally Posted by fjtorres
Library pbooks are often (once upon a time, always) different editions from the comercial versions with thicker paper and higher quality bindings. And different licensing terms and above all, pricing. Presumably there is an implicit (or explicit) performance license in the contract. Ditto for textbooks.
In the US a library or school reading would fall under fair use because it is a common and expected use. Probably the same at a bookstore or book club meeting. Most likely not at a theater or nightclub.
Common law draws heavily on common sense but that is sorely lacking in publishing circles so... who knows?
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Perhaps the same lack of common sense is present in UK law, hence the lack of common law that is, in fact, common...
Or so it seems according to HarryT's explanation.
