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I recently stumbled upon a french explorer's post on Facebook, warning other explorers about a new book that is currently selling on Amazon. Apparently, the author of the book used other explorer's pictures without their consent (nothing new under the sun), but at least was kind enough to give credit to the photographers. I strongly doubt they'll receive any royalties, though.
Please take a moment to review the screenshot above, maybe your name or the name of a fellow explorer you know is on the credit list? In this case, I suggest you take the proper steps to get justice in any way you can.
EDIT: link to fill an online copyright infringment form on Amazon (French version) https://www.amazon...Nh1viAuIHidfXO7-j4
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Lol, giving credit means nothing unless the publisher had written permission from the shooters.
It does make it easier to when they catalog their infringements
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Just when I thought I was out... they pulled me back in.
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I graciously allow others to use my photos with credit given, no wait, better not do that Ciano boy (rhymes with ciabatta boy) threatened to dox my real identity if I kept being an old meanie!
At any rate my Legionnaire attorney is board certified in France,
...and Egypt, and Sudan, the Belgian Congo and maybe Micronesia.
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I'm on that list.
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Sure enough, my photo is on page 46.
Even though it is a Creative Commons licensed photo, it's specifically marked as not for commercial use.
So I submitted a copyright claim on the Amazon English page via: https://www.amazon...eport/infringement
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Keep us posted Id be interested to see how that plays out.
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The book appears to have been taken down from Amazon.
Thanks again for posting this. It was worth spending $5, because now all the other artists' works cannot be further exploited.
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Posted by kenfagerdotcom
The book appears to have been taken down from Amazon.
Thanks again for posting this. It was worth spending $5, because now all the other artists' works cannot be further exploited.
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Glad for you it was spotted
That's one lame poser...
Just when I thought I was out... they pulled me back in.
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Ethics
