Printcrime by Cory Doctorow
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| Author | Doctorow, Cory, 1971- |
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| Title | Printcrime |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Summary | "Printcrime" by Cory Doctorow is a short story that explores themes of copyright, technology, and the implications of digital rights, written in the early 21st century. The narrative unfolds in a near-future setting where printing technology has advanced to the point of allowing individuals to produce various goods, including pharmaceuticals. The story reflects on the consequences of these developments, particularly focusing on the clash between creative freedom and legal restrictions. The story centers around Lanie, who recalls her childhood experience of witnessing her father's arrest for bootlegging, involving the illegal printing of various items. Years later, upon her father's release from prison, he expresses a desire to resume printing, but insists he wants to create printers instead of illegal goods. This ambition embodies a radical act of defiance against a system that punishes innovation and creativity. The narrative contrasts Lanie's struggles with her father's dreams, ultimately serving as a commentary on the importance of making technology accessible and questioning the existing frameworks that govern its use. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19000 |
| Release Date | Apr 24, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 19, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. |
| Downloads | 78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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