Can I turn a physical book into an ebook?
Amazon has created a new tool that allows readers to turn their physical books into e-books, as the online retailer grows its digital reading options. Kindle Convert, an application for Windows, turns print books into digital versions that work on Amazon’s Kindle software, TechCrunch reports.
Can I make a copy of a book I bought?
You must own an original/non-pirate copy of the item being reproduced. It is not permitted to make a copy of an infringing item. You must also keep the original work. It is not permitted to make a reproduction and then dispose of the original.
Is it possible to get an electronic copy of a book if I already own a hard copy of the same book?
You already bought the book. Making copies of the book for your personal use does not affect the market value of the work. For this reason, converting your book to an ebook is legal fair use despite the fact that you are converting the entirety of the work.
Can you scan a book and sell it?
At Ziffit you can sell your old used books and earn money in return! Just enter your ISBNs or scan in the barcodes using the Ziffit app to find out how much your books are worth.
Is sharing ebooks illegal?
The copyright owner has the exclusive right to reproduce and distribute the e-book for public sale, rental or lending, or to make the book available for free. Without express permission, others cannot reproduce and distribute copies of the e-book.
Is it legal to sell ebooks?
But for now, our eBooks are the legal equivalent of an object. You can buy a book, then sell it when you’re finished with it. But if you were to run off a copy of it–just for reference, mind–then you could NOT sell the original without destroying your copy.
What happens if you make an illegal copy of a book?
If illegal copies are made and sold, the proof of registration of the copyright will resolve a lawsuit and benefit the owner of the rights. In compliance with the E-book copyright law, E-book authors and creators now usually have Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions with their E-books.
Can I sell a copy of a book I’ve read?
You can buy a book, then sell it when you’re finished with it. But if you were to run off a copy of it–just for reference, mind–then you could NOT sell the original without destroying your copy. Nor could you sell that copy to a friend. We endeavor to only expect the same equivalent procedures from buyers of our eBooks.
Is it illegal to copy an ebook without the author’s permission?
Answer Wiki. That depends. If the eBook is copy-righted (DRM) then it is illegal to make copies without the author’s permission. All eBook stores have an option to apply DRM – digital rights management.