Book Quote by Cory Doctorow
“There are people already sharing eBooks out there, .. and they do it simply because they love books. You don't buy a second copy of a book, cut the spine off, lay each page on a scanner, run that .tif through an OCR (Optical Character Reader), hand edit the resulting output for errors and then post it online if you don't love the book. it can up to 80 hours to turn a printed novel into an eBook. I figure if someone out there is willing to put in 80 hours of work promoting my book, then I'd prefer they do it in a way that gives a better return to me.”
About This Quote
Source Blog Post: eBook Distribution Ethics, 2015
Sharing eBooks is driven by love of books, not profit; labor‑intensive conversion discourages sharing, so authors prefer promoters who add value.
In simple terms: Sharing books shows love, not profit.
Key Takeaway
Seek value‑adding promotion.
Themes
sharing
literature
labor
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
ethical
practical
When to use this quote
- author promotion
- self‑publishing
- community libraries
Key Concepts
Open access
digital rights management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can sharing be made easier?
- What incentives motivate promoters?
A Different Perspective
Time cost may deter sharing.
