Allan Adler

Cases like this hopefully will clarify what copyright is all about.

Cases like this hopefully will clarify what copyright is all about.

They think they're being generous, but the burden is on the author and publisher. If it was fair use, you read more

They think they're being generous, but the burden is on the author and publisher. If it was fair use, you wouldn't be offering the opt-out.

When one looks at the results so far for Stephen King, it is something of a wash, ... He simply read more

When one looks at the results so far for Stephen King, it is something of a wash, ... He simply has made back the money it cost him to pursue this means of reaching his audience with his latest work. For authors who don't have the track record, reputation and built-in audience following of a Stephen King, obviously his example is one that doesn't necessarily encourage them to go out and dismiss their publishers.

The fact that we filed suit shows how important the issue is to us. It may be unwise to make read more

The fact that we filed suit shows how important the issue is to us. It may be unwise to make any significant change in our posture.