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>If the author changes his views, it wouldn't be acceptable for someone else to print new copies of the book. When the author burns their own book and forbids
by zeth___ 8y ago
>If the author changes his views, it wouldn't be acceptable for someone else to print new copies of the book.
When the author burns their own book and forbids new ones from being made is the only time that it's acceptable to print new copies.
Need I remind you of the purpose of copyright?
>To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries.
- foldr 8y ago>When the author burns their own book and forbids new ones from being made is the only time that it's acceptable to print new copies. Do you mean acceptable from a legal point of view? Because I seriously doubt that it is.
- OrganicMSG 8y agoWithout that view, we wouldn't have most of the works by Kafka.
- foldr 8y agoNo, the only issue raised by Kafka's request to burn his papers is whether or not the copyright passed to someone else on his death. All works eventually become public domain, regardless of the author's wishes, since people die and copyright has a time limit.
- bachmeier 8y agoI don't understand your point. "securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right" means others cannot print copies of your books.
- aeorgnoieang 8y ago> for limited times The author's exclusive rights are only intended to be temporary. Once they're no longer secured, the work can be used by anyone for any purpose.