As I remember Bill's message he clearly said he had asked for and received
Wendy's blessings about selling the Ardun papers. I am happy to find that we
have so many willing to stand up for publishers rights even when the
publisher is unconcerned about eBay sales. Rich
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Goodman" <ggl205@yahoo.com>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 11:47 AM
Subject: Re: BRN Articles on Ebay
> Sorry for the duplication but I forgot to edit and put
> the correct address.
>
> Guys, maybe I have it wrong but I thought I read that
> these reprints were/are going to be put on ebay. Why
> else would you put them on ebay if not to sell them?
> Isn't selling the purpose of ebay?
>
> Although you do not give up literary ownership, when
> you give the ok to a publisher to print your words,
> those articles become their property (the publication,
> not your words). I'm sure nobody at BRN worries much
> about it but seeking their permission ahead of selling
> their published property is considered good form. If
> those publications are copyrighted, you had better
> obtain permission. Now, if you just wanted to put your
> words on your paper and sell them, that would be your
> privilege.
>
> John
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