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Not Relying On Copyright Doesn’t Mean You Don’t Make Money

There are lots of business models that seem to work quite well for people who can and do connect with their fans — and one of the best ways to connect is to get the actual writing out there and … Continue reading

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A statement on copyright

For centuries, people have enjoyed a shared pool of story, riffing with the same old themes, playing with each others’ work. After that and after my Walkman childhood came the Internet, and fun new worlds of mash-ups and sharing, open … Continue reading

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No Copyright Law: The Real Reason for Germany’s Industrial Expansion?

Did Germany experience rapid industrial expansion in the 19th century due to an absence of copyright law? A German historian argues that the massive proliferation of books, and thus knowledge, laid the foundation for the country’s industrial might. URL: http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,71…

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