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The screenwriters union fought for and negotiated for the right to own the publishing for their screenplays. Many writers of notable films have been able to use

The screenwriters union fought for and negotiated for the right to own the publishing for their screenplays. Many writers of notable films have been able to use these writes to publish their scripts in book form to supplement their personal income. Here’s before sunrise at Barnes and Noble for $18 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/before-sunrise-and-before-sunset-richard-linklater/1111391185?ean=9781400096046 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/before-sunrise-and-before-s... It’s also available for “free” at https://screenplays.io/script/before-sunrise https://screenplays.io/script/before-sunrise

autoexec 4y ago
Are you sure those are the same? The book contains two screenplays, an amazon review says it's an early draft but the download doesn't suggest that. Even if they were 100% identical I'd be willing to bet the kinds of fans that would treasure having the book would still want it on their shelf even if they had a digital copy available.
- VanTheBrand 4y ago
  I’m sure I can find an example of one that’s exactly the same copy. Regardless the writer gets the exclusive right to publish all drafts as part of their union won separated rights. Also your point about treasured copies would apply equally to any book, movie, or music but I don’t think if someone posted their free top 40 mp3 download site on hacker news in 2022 it would have the same reaction. I get that you want this to be a “victimless crime” but… it’s not. Sorry that’s inconvenient for you.