Apologise Quote by Neil Gaiman
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““[D]on't ever apologise to an author for buying something in paperback, or taking it out from a library (that's what they're there for. Use your library). Don't apologise to this author for buying books second hand, or getting them from bookcrossing or borrowing a friend's copy. What's important to me is that people read the books and enjoy them, and that, at some point in there, the book was bought by someone. And that people who like things, tell other people. The most important thing is that people read ...””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, “Neil Gaiman on Book Sharing”, 2014
Reading and sharing books spreads ideas; the act of buying or borrowing supports authors and community.
In simple terms: Sharing books spreads ideas and supports authors.
Key Takeaway
Read and share books freely.
Themes
literature
community
sharing
support
access
Mood
enthusiastic
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reading
- book clubs
- library use
- friend lending
- bookcrossing
Key Concepts
Copyright
cultural diffusion
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sharing affect an author's livelihood?
- What balance should exist between access and compensation?
A Different Perspective
Some authors may feel lost about free distribution.
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