You could have heard about the “poor man’s copyright” anywhere: from an older relative, from a friend, from a high school English teacher. They find out that you’ve been working on a novel and they want to help, so they tell you to mail it to yourself once it’s done. That way, even if you don’t do anything with the novel for years (or if those snooty literary agents and publishing houses are incapable of recognizing genius when they see it), you still have a copy bearing an official federal date—and no one can steal your spot on the New York Times best-seller list. Continue reading at 'Slate'
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It was announced yesterday that Josh Hawley, the senator from Missouri who will always be remembered for fleeing the very crowd he’d recently egged on with a fist, has written a book called Manhood.* The book, to be published by Regnery, purports to call on “American men to stand up and embrace... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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The CEO of the Association for American Publishers discusses the association’s efforts to defend copyright and other initiatives. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A New Jersey man named Bob Jablonski has finally returned Hitler to the local library. No, this is not The Onion. Bob Jablonski checked out the 1936 biography of Adolph Hitler in 1947, for a school book report, and presumably kept it all these years just to make sure the Allies had truly won... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-09-02 14:55:57 UTC ]
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The post-Brexit introduction of a new copyright exception by the British government sets off alarms among publishers. The post UK: Publishers Association Opposes Copyright Exception appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-08-19 16:29:47 UTC ]
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Ingrid Rojas Contreras tells the story of her grandfather Rafael Contreras Alfonso, a Colombian healer with otherworldly gifts. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-08-11 14:57:38 UTC ]
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Dana Milbank identifies Gingrich as the culprit who began steering the GOP away from Reagan and toward Trump. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-08-05 10:00:11 UTC ]
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John W. Bubbles was the father of rhythm tap, but the dancer is little known. A new biography explores his life and contribution to the arts. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-22 12:00:00 UTC ]
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The challenges of intellectual property protection in an age of digital distribution are at the heart of the Indian publishers' free program. The post World Book & Copyright Day: India’s Publishing Conference appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-04-22 15:58:07 UTC ]
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Bill Browder recounts his high-stakes and sometimes absurd legal battles with the Kremlin. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-04-15 12:00:06 UTC ]
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Greg Ginn started a record label that brought the world Sonic Youth, Hüsker Dü, the Minutemen and more. A photo book and a deep history tell his tale. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-04-12 13:00:50 UTC ]
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After a decade of wrenching struggle, Canada's new federal budget specifically promises relief for beleaguered, unpaid copyright holders. The post Canadian Publishing Hails Ottawa’s Copyright Commitment appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-04-10 19:16:58 UTC ]
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Book Reviews Statue of renowned Kurdish historian, author, and poet Mastoureh Ardalan (1805–1848) in Erbil / Photo by Levi Meir Clancy / Unsplash Even though they appear to have a lot to say about the historical, political, cultural, and literary... Continue reading at World Literature Today
[ World Literature Today | 2022-02-23 21:05:41 UTC ]
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Welcome back! The US Copyright Office (USCO) is again refusing to grant copyright for a work of art that was created by an artificial intelligence system. Dr. Stephen Thaler attempted to copyright a piece of art titled A Recent Entrance to Paradise, claiming in a second request for... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2022-02-22 12:15:53 UTC ]
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Messaging from the International Publishers Association joins a chorus of alarm around a fast-moving set of copyright changes in Kenya. The post IPA and Kenyan Publishers Blast ‘Unacceptable’ Copyright Bill appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-02-14 15:34:56 UTC ]
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The government has decided not to change copyright exhaustion laws for the time being following a consultation which led to a campaign by the industry. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-18 03:06:52 UTC ]
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√How Otto von Bismarck unified fractious states through a shared sense of embattlement. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-01-07 13:00:00 UTC ]
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The Association of American Publishers finds international backing for its lawsuit of Maryland's new library digital book licensing law. The post IPA and European Publishers Back AAP’s Maryland Copyright Lawsuit appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-01-05 14:57:32 UTC ]
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Nadifa Mohamed's novel is inspired by the life and death of Mahmood Hussein Mattan. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-12-14 18:56:42 UTC ]
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Critic Michael Dirda picks illustrated books that won’t just sit on your coffee table. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-12-01 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison after the author identified him as her attacker in an assault she described in her memoir “Lucky.” Continue reading at The New York Times
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