Writers decry duplication of books
Sep 28, 2011
BOOK writers have decried the poor implementation of the copyright law saying it has facilitated rampant duplication of their publications.
By Henry Sekanjako
BOOK writers have decried the poor implementation of the copyright law saying it has facilitated rampant duplication of their publications.
David Kibuuka, the sales and marketing manager of Pearson, formerly Longman, said most of their books have been duplicated by various writers which has affected their work.
“The problem of copyright is still a major one in the writing industry.
We want someone to help implement it and deal with people who duplicate other people’s books,†he said.
Kibuuka added that the current law is outdated and that it needs to be improved on to deal with piracy which he says is still a challenge among writers.
He urged writers to work together for easy implementation of the copyright law, urging the Government to put up tougher punishments to those that duplicate other people’ work.
Writers were also urged to only focus on writing books where they have expertise than writing on issues where they have less knowledge. Meanwhile, Longman book publishers changed its name to Pearson.
BOOK writers have decried the poor implementation of the copyright law saying it has facilitated rampant duplication of their publications.
David Kibuuka, the sales and marketing manager of Pearson, formerly Longman, said most of their books have been duplicated by various writers which has affected their work.
“The problem of copyright is still a major one in the writing industry.
We want someone to help implement it and deal with people who duplicate other people’s books,†he said.
Kibuuka added that the current law is outdated and that it needs to be improved on to deal with piracy which he says is still a challenge among writers.
He urged writers to work together for easy implementation of the copyright law, urging the Government to put up tougher punishments to those that duplicate other people’ work.
Writers were also urged to only focus on writing books where they have expertise than writing on issues where they have less knowledge. Meanwhile, Longman book publishers changed its name to Pearson.