Quote:
Originally Posted by kwjones
Sometimes the contribution and signifigance of an artist's work isn't fully appreciated until after they're dead.
|
True, but by that time the author and family have had the opportunity to make money from the work. After that time the rewards are living on through your work rather than monetary. We recognise the works of Shakespeare and famous composers now (and have for some time), that shouldn't stop them falling into the public domain prior to that recognition though regardless of whether the author made money from the work or not.
Any contribution or significance will still be beneficial to the general public after the work has fallen out of copyright and may be even more beneficial.