Fair use copyright law "would create uncertainty"

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Thu, 07/04/2011 - 09:06 Introducing an American-style "fair use" exception for intellectual property would result in greater uncertainty for copyright holders, the Society of Authors and Association of Authors Agents have claimed. Both organisations were responding to the Hargreaves Review into IP and Growth, made as part of an umbrella submission by the British Copyright Council. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Select Book Conferences, Fairs & Festivals January–June 2023

With the three-year anniversary of the pandemic’s official start date just around the corner, the global book industry—at least outside of Asia—has generally returned to business as usual, with tentpole events being held in person. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Hervé Tullet Reflects on a Career of Creating Creatively Unconventional Children’s Literature

Hervé Tullet is a perennial favorite among buyers and sellers of children’s books as well as among the art crowd. His books have been translated into many languages, and he’s been featured in exhibitions around the world. * THE BOOKS   Comment papa a rencontré maman (How dad met mom), Hachette... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Industry Notes: London Book Fair Awards, Hay Festival in Colombia

London's International Excellence Awards extend their nomination dates, and Hay's season opens with its Colombian festival dates. The post Industry Notes: London Book Fair Awards, Hay Festival in Colombia appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Authors Guild Urges New York Governor to Sign Freelance Isn’t Free Act into Law

The bill is a crucial step to protect freelancers based in New York and hired by New York-based companies from wage theft, said Authors Guild CEO Mary Rasenberger in a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Internet man uses AI to create a children’s book in praise of AI and it is fatuous and ugly.

What the hell are we doing? All the best things are shutting down and people are out here using computers to make children’s books? Not to get too Jeff Goldblum on you, but just because you build a tool to do something doesn’t make it interesting or worthy. To wit, a product designer named... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Guadalajara’s Book Fair Opens With Cărtărescu’s Award

The 36th edition of Mexico's Guadalajara International Book Fair has opened with Sharjah as its guest of honor. The post Guadalajara’s Book Fair Opens With Cărtărescu’s Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Guadalajara International Book Fair To Present 620 Book Presentations

The 36th edition of the Guadalajara International Book Fair will showcase 70 children's performances and Guest of Honor Sharjah. The post Guadalajara International Book Fair To Present 620 Book Presentations appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Sharjah Book Fair Closes With Reported 2.17 Million Visitors

As many as 112 nations reportedly were represented in the 2022 Sharjah International Book Fair attendance, according to organizers. The post Sharjah Book Fair Closes With Reported 2.17 Million Visitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Madrid’s Eva Orúe: ‘A Mood for a Book Fair’

Madrid's book fair director Eva Orúe is the first woman in the role in 80 years. And she has a UNESCO World Heritage venue to protect. The post Madrid’s Eva Orúe: ‘A Mood for a Book Fair’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Madrid’s Eva Orúe: ‘A Mood for a Book Fair’

Madrid's book fair director Eva Orúe is the first woman in the role in 80 years. And she has a UNESCO World Heritage venue to protect. The post Madrid’s Eva Orúe: ‘A Mood for a Book Fair’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Shanghai’s Children’s Book Fair Changes Venue Amid COVID Constraints

Moving its dates for a third time this year, the Shanghai Children's Book Fair is changing venue in an effort to host the event in December. The post Shanghai’s Children’s Book Fair Changes Venue Amid COVID Constraints appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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London Book Fair Opens Excellence Awards for Submissions

Both the Lifetime Achievement recognition and London Book Fair's International Excellence Awards are seeking 2023 nominations. The post London Book Fair Opens Excellence Awards for Submissions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Photos from the 2022 Frankfurt Book Fair

Photos of a few events, gatherings, and exhibitions at the 2022 Frankfurt Book Fair, back in full swing with more than 90,000 trade visitors. The post Photos from the 2022 Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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On Disrupting a Cherished Musical Tradition and Creating New Appalachian Ballads

As a publishing company with its main location in southern West Virginia, Blackwater Press is undeniably an Appalachian press. That means when we receive manuscripts from regional writers or on regional topics, I’m not automatically open to acceptance. Quite the opposite: I’m more critical than... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2022: A 'Seismic Transformation' in Scholarly Publishing

From Plan S to the recently announced White House OSTP open access policy, scholarly publishers must navigate a rapidly shifting policy landscape Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Ukraine’s wartime President Zelenskyy to address the Frankfurt Book Fair on Thursday.

I can’t recall a wartime leader ever addressing an international book fair while his country is under attack but, hey, it’s already been a hell of a decade, so why not? This coming Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make video remarks to the Frankfurt Book Fair, which is... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Sharjah International Book Fair Announces 2,213 Publishers, 95 Countries

The 2022 Sharjah International Book Fair is to field 1,298 Arab-world publishers and 915 international companies. The post Sharjah International Book Fair Announces 2,213 Publishers, 95 Countries appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Bologna Barnstorms Its Sister Fairs: New Tour at Frankfurt

Bologna Children's Book Fair begins a second tour of award-winning illustration, set at other book fairs. The post Bologna Barnstorms Its Sister Fairs: New Tour at Frankfurt appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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How Retelling Indigenous Histories Create a More Just Future

Emergence Magazine is an online publication with annual print edition exploring the threads connecting ecology, culture, and spirituality. As we experience the desecration of our lands and waters, the extinguishing of species, and a loss of sacred connection to the Earth, we look to emerging... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Panel Mania: The Keeper: Soccer, Me, and the Law That Changed Women's Lives by Kelcey Ervick

Kelcey Ervick’s ‘The Keeper’ is a graphic memoir about her love of soccer as well as a lively celebration of girl athletes and the role of sports and Title IX legislation in transforming the lives of American girls and women for the better. An eight-page excerpt. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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