Albrecht Dürer
Ernest Raboff
Briefly discusses the influences upon Dürer, the fifteenth-century German artist, and the outstanding features of some of his paintings.
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Impact of P2P and free distribution on book sales
by Brian O'Leary (2009)
About this book
Book publishers have long used free content as part of their marketing and selling efforts, with the vast majority of free content distributed in printed form. Digital distribution of free material, either intentional or via unauthorized availability through peer-to-peer sites and other Web outlets, offers a fast and expansive connection to consumers, but content can also be copied and disseminated without publishers' control. Some publishers are torn between the efficiencies digital distribution provides and concerns over piracy and print-sale cannibalization. -- Publisher's description.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreImpact of P2P and free distribution on book sales Lead Character
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