On Wed, 2002-08-14 at 20:41, gima wrote:

> So, does this mean that any book that is published can be purchased in bulk
> and a new cover added with any logo that the purchasers desire?  For
> example someone could buy up Tom Hale's book Medications and Mothers' Milk
> and put their own logo on it for their financial benefit?

I believe it all depends on what is in the contract.  It's possible to
license a work (like a book), giving only limited rights and retaining
the copyright.  It's probably lots harder to get someone interested
though, than if you are willing to sign it all over.  If you've signed
it all over to the publishing company, then they are free to enter a
contract with company z to print a special version for them.

regards,
Beth
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