On fair use and the value of Fandom

[red_lasbelin]

Naomi Novik, author of the Temeraire fantasy novels, testified before a Congressional Subcommittee on Tuesday about fair use - specifically the creative communities that make up fandom as we know it. She herself writes fanfic (and other fanworks!) as astolat. I had a chance to read her written testimony and it gave me goosebumps and illustrated how important and impactful fandom can be and how it should be protected. I encourage you to read this: Naomi Novik's testimony

Just - could not have said it better. It choked me up a bit.

Comments

[heartofoshun.livejournal.com]

I have read about half of her dragon series. I've really enjoyed them. I am severely limited as to how books I can buy a month. I am overdue to buy a couple more of hers.

[red-lasbelin.livejournal.com]

Due to some unforeseen expenses the past two months, I can't afford too many new books either. But then I've got piles of books on the to-read list that I do have already. My sympathies - there is never enough money for books!