Re: Re: What kind of pirate am I?

On Oct 11, 2010, at 6:25 PM, joseph harris wrote:

> What disappoints me, in this frequently voiced view, is the complete lack of respect for the many professionals who are important to the publishing process. They do all have to be paid if they are to do a job. And that applies to the digital-only works in a way that is very serious. Cut prices to nothing, or pirate, and the brighter writers and presenters will do something else, and not be contributing to culture at all.

Yes, too many people think that digital books go from author to screen. As an author of ebooks, I can assure that this is certainly not the case. And as the author of a dozen print books, I can assure you that for them, as well, there are many people involved.


Kirk

*Author of Take Control of iTunes 10: The FAQ*
http://www.mcelhearn.com/itunes
Twitter: @mcelhearn








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