Search Results by tag: copyright

East Coast author files lawsuit against Warner Bros.

A Nova Scotia sailor and writer is suing Warner Bros. for allegedly plagiarizing his novel, Fandango's Gold, for their 2008 Matthew McConaughey/Kate Hudson vehicle Fool's Gold. In a statement of claim filed in federal court ... Read More »

February 8, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Book scanner could allow consumer to create their own e-books

By Natalie Samson

At last week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, ION Audio introduced a device that should strike fear in the hearts of publishers: a consumer-grade book scanner that can create e-books at a rate of ... Read More »

January 13, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Quebec National Assembly protests Bill C-32

By Stuart Woods

As Q&Q has previously reported, the debate over Bill C-32, the copyright modernization act now being reviewed by legislative committee, is heating up, with writer and publisher groups speaking out in support of the rights ... Read More »

November 25, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Books of the Year 2010: Books for Young People

By Q&Q Staff

There's no formula for choosing the books of the year. Some break ground, some tackle familiar themes with new energy. Some represent the best work from established authors, some introduce us to important new voices. ... Read More »

November 24, 2010 | Filed under: Books of the Year

Writers’ groups outline objections to Bill C-32

By Stuart Woods

A coalition of seven English-language national writers' organizations has formally outlined its objections to the copyright modernization act now before Parliament. In a formal brief addressed to the industry and heritage ministers, the group calls ... Read More »

November 12, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Daily book biz round-up: Arthur Slade wins $25,000; U.K. to review copyright laws; and more

By Alina Seagal

Today's book news: Arthur Slade scores $25,000 with the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award Mysterious Press to return via Grove Atlantic British government announces review of copyright laws to make them "fit for the Internet ... Read More »

November 10, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Daily book biz round-up: Houellebecq steals from Wikipedia; the evils of present tense novels; and more

By Scott MacDonald

Today's book news: Did Michel Houellebecq steal from Wikipedia? And if so, should he feel bad about it? Discuss Philips Pullman and Hencher bemoan inclusion of present tense novels on the Booker shortlist Booker judge ... Read More »

September 13, 2010 | Filed under: Book links

Copyright holders “greedy” say Woodlief, Curtis

By Steven W. Beattie

In a July 9 Wall Street Journal article, Tony Woodlief argues that current practices for securing permission to reprint copyrighted material are too intricate and costly to survive. He cites his own experience writing a ... Read More »

July 19, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Daily book biz round-up: Target to sell Kindle; props to Galchen and Bezmozgis; and more

By Scott MacDonald

Browse and click! Canadians Rivka Galchen and David Bezmozgis make The New Yorker's 20 Under 40 list New copyright legislation gets tough about breaking digital encryption locks Target to become first brick-and-mortar retailer to sell ... Read More »

June 3, 2010 | Filed under: Book links

New copyright legislation likely this Thursday