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“A fairly interesting book as far as studying copyright goes. He bases most of his points on real life examples, which makes this book easier to get through than some others. He certainly makes some good arguments against the current copyright system, while still acknowledging the need for there to be intellectual property.”
Christina F wrote this review Monday, November 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Discussion of the intellectual property and the public domain. Makes the case for limiting time on copyright protection saying that it is killing the public domain. References how past generations liberally borrowed from expired copyrights to build culture upon. Argues that current companies who profit from distribution are trying to lock down intellectual property to ensure continuing monopoly on distribution. They do this by arguing for extended copyright protection, but also by ensuring that what is and is not protected is unclear making everything suspect, thus discouraging anyone from trying to distribute anything.
Jim G wrote this review Friday, October 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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Maytham S wrote this review Sunday, May 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“An agruement for copyright reform (particularly a limited coyright terms) to promote creativity and access to cultural content. Lessig is engaging, but the book lacks a coherent flow.”
E C wrote this review Monday, December 29 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Most creativity doesn't start at zero. It builds upon knowledge and culture that already exist. The laws of copyright, initially written to give a limited monopoly to creators, are growing more restrictive even as the networks through which information is distributed grow more open. This book is an excellent glimpse at U.S. copyright laws and their consequences.”
Dvortygirl wrote this review Thursday, July 10 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A powerful, provocative book that is required reading for anyone thinking about the digital media space and the law/IP.”
bencasnocha wrote this review Monday, February 4 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Lessig lays out the current (well a few years ago) landscape of copyright with respect to changing technologies in an incredibly readable way. If you are a consumer or creator, oh all of you?, this is simply a must read. The issue is totally timely and really affects not only our own personal lives, but the creative culture we live in as a whole. There are actionable items listed in this book I hope everyone will consider.
kino wrote this review Monday, September 10 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The book is available for free in .pdf form via a Creative Commons license. There is not reason you shouldn't read this book, so do: http://www.free-culture.cc/freeculture.pdf”
