tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821435454903220135.post8009978409614424091..comments2023-12-18T16:27:21.031+05:30Comments on Off the beaten track: Book piracy: a flourishing tradeOff the beaten trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12347762988191738166noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821435454903220135.post-86362070213503182672010-11-02T22:43:34.553+05:302010-11-02T22:43:34.553+05:30Absolutely, the ghoulish shadows of piracy are ove...Absolutely, the ghoulish shadows of piracy are overcasting the publishers as well as the readers. In 2008, Arvind Adiga's debut novel 'The White Tiger' was originally priced USD 17 (INR 780) (Hardcover) and USD 10 (INR 460) (Paperback). <br /><br />After three days, I walked by a second-hand books shop. All of a sudden, my eye caught the sight of a copy of 'The White Tiger'. Amused at the sight, I stepped into the shop to have a sharp look at the book. I took the book into my hands and started to flip through the pages. That's all - my jaw sagged in consternation! I thought of screaming, 'Eek, it is a pirated one', but could not. <br /><br />The point here is, the pirated copy of the internationally acclaimed book (is it?) is out onto the market within three days' time after its release. Moreover, one could own a pirated copy by just paying off INR 150.<br /><br />In fact, the pirated copies (DVDs, books, etc.) in India reach large masses rather than the original works. Probably, hereafter, authors could release a few pirated copies by themselves to make the work reach the wider audience.Kalyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03988746840053381442noreply@blogger.com