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AMT402: Tall Ships, Branston Pickle and Bagpipe Lung

Answer Me This!

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Public Lending Rights and Book Dedications

This chapter explores the nuances of how authors are compensated through public lending rights when libraries purchase their books, tracing its historical roots back to Denmark in 1946. The discussion balances personal anecdotes and humor while addressing the complexities of royalty payments and the disparities faced by authors in different countries. Additionally, it highlights creative and unconventional book dedications, showcasing the whimsical and sometimes pointed expressions of gratitude and sentiment in literature.

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