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Originally Posted by sirbruce
The proposed law actually *disincentivizes the publisher* from making works accessible. Why should he risk capital to do so, when someone else can swoop in and scoop up the profits for almost nothing? Better to just not make the effort and let the charity organizations make it available since they now have every right to do so.
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And yet many publishers still publish public domain works, despite the fact that anyone can make another version and undercut their price, or give them away for free.
If publishers think there's a market for large-print or audiobook versions, they'll publish. This law encourages the development of those editions even if the contracted publisher doesn't think the market is worth developing.