3 ms·
And poorly understood! George Martin of Game of Thrones writes that he's against fanfic. Because if he allows it, he can lose his copyright. Then he goes on abo
by MichaelGG 11y ago
And poorly understood! George Martin of Game of Thrones writes that he's against fanfic. Because if he allows it, he can lose his copyright. Then he goes on about Tarzan, and how since people made unauthorized movies on the theme, the author of Tarzan dies poor.
Plus the standard "I made them no one else can touch", which is a valid personal feeling, but little basis for law.
- GFK_of_xmaspast 11y agoEdgar Rice Burroughs wrote and sold an incredible number of books, and his estate is still actively involved in managing his works : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Rice_Burroughs,_Inc https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Rice_Burroughs,_Inc.