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Originally Posted by HarryT
Well, that's the thing about writing, isn't it? When you write a work of fiction you generally don't know how well it's going to sell. It could be a complete flop; it could be a huge commercial success. That's part of the risk that the publisher takes! I think, however, that the author should be permitted to profit from his work certainly for life, and a short time (perhaps 25 years) thereafter to provide income for dependants. I think the current "life + 70" copyright term is way too long.
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So, give some actual numbers!
A "fair amount" has got to be something between "not enough" and "too much".
So, in your opinion how much is, in pounds, a "fair amount" to be paid to Dan Brown for his work?
