creative-commons-licensing
Doctorow releases his novel under a Creative Commons license that allows free copying and sharing but restricts commercial use and derivative works, highlighting new legal frameworks for digital content.
1 chapter across 1 book
Eastern Standard Tribe (2004)Cory Doctorow
The 'Preamble' chapter of Cory Doctorow's Eastern Standard Tribe serves as an introductory manifesto where the author reflects on his career as a novelist and the evolving nature of literature and publishing in the digital age. Doctorow emphasizes the transformation of the book from a physical object to a digital, shareable artifact, advocating for the free distribution and remixing of his work under a Creative Commons license to explore new models of authorship, readership, and publishing futures. He positions readers as active participants in shaping the future of literature and publishing, urging them to engage with and disseminate the text widely.