Most books that are already in e-format are found online for free through different websites. For example, if I wanted the book, Under the Dome, by Stephen King, I can find it for online for free by downloading the pdf format of it. Is it illegal to do that? If so, why?
It is a copyright violation because the publisher owns the rights to distribution of that particular arrangement of words known as a novel. By downloading it without paying (or offering for free, as the case may be), the book has been distributed without the consent of the publisher, who has lost a sale. How is it different from a library book? Libraries lend originals…they don’t distribute digital copies.
Cheap eBook Store ?
Same ebooks… just cheaper!
It is legal only if the book is public domain. If not, it is probably illegal unless it is a part of a special sale or something…
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Even if it is you can always act innocent
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It is a copyright violation because the publisher owns the rights to distribution of that particular arrangement of words known as a novel. By downloading it without paying (or offering for free, as the case may be), the book has been distributed without the consent of the publisher, who has lost a sale. How is it different from a library book? Libraries lend originals…they don’t distribute digital copies.
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if the license allows you to, then yes you can. Many people release books, movies, music, etc, using a Creative Commons license. It allows others to legally download it, but may or may not put other restrictions on it (like modification, using for commercial use, etc.).
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http://creativecommons.org/