E-Book Piracy: Is Your Download Legitimate?
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| Title: | E-Book Piracy: Is Your Download Legitimate? |
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| Authors: | Spring, Tom |
| Source: | PCWorld. Mar2010, Vol. 28 Issue 3, p23-25. 3p. |
| Subjects: | Electronic book piracy, Publishing, College textbooks, Electronic publishing, Nonfiction reading materials |
| Abstract: | The article discusses the increasing problems caused by e-book piracy. It says that the publishing industry is having problems with e-book piracy as the popularity of e-readers like the Amazon Kindle continues to grow. According to the author, the availability of best sellers is just the start as there are virtual bookshelves stuffed with pirated e-book titles including copyrighted nonfiction and fiction as well as college textbooks. He says that concerns about piracy have stopped many authors and publishers from embracing the e-book format. Many authors believe that the piracy problem takes a backseat to the challenge of getting people to read books. |
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| Abstract: | The article discusses the increasing problems caused by e-book piracy. It says that the publishing industry is having problems with e-book piracy as the popularity of e-readers like the Amazon Kindle continues to grow. According to the author, the availability of best sellers is just the start as there are virtual bookshelves stuffed with pirated e-book titles including copyrighted nonfiction and fiction as well as college textbooks. He says that concerns about piracy have stopped many authors and publishers from embracing the e-book format. Many authors believe that the piracy problem takes a backseat to the challenge of getting people to read books. |
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| ISSN: | 07378939 |
