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NOVEMBER 16, 2008 at 1:00 PM
Posted by JEREMY
Source: SnitchSeeker
Steven Vander Ark's new novel, In Search of Harry Potter, a book about the different locations in Great Britian used in the Harry Potter series, has been approved for publishing by J.K. Rowling's lawyers. This coming after the recent trial banning a book co-written by Vander Ark that was ruled as copyright infringement.
Upon careful examination of the book, J.K. Rowling's lawyers have agreed that it can be published, barring that a few changes are made to the cover.
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Wizard
Points: 529
Dementors Shadow says:
Hey that sounds like a pretty cool book. I always wondered if some of the places used were actually real or not..
Posted Nov 16, 2008 at 1:36 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 400
capella_black says:
Heh. I read Jo's testimony in the Lexicon case a couple weeks ago. It's interesting Steve's moved past that already and come up with something new and original. I really did think the online Lexicon was cool and useful, so I think it would be great if Jo and Steve could just put the whole Lexicon book mess behind them and have a cordial relationship now.
Posted Nov 16, 2008 at 1:37 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2317
loopy looney says:
Sounds like it could be a cool book, but because of the whole trial that happened with him and Jo, I don't think I would buy it. I may just be bitter, because it is the same author...but oh well, he will not be getting my money!
Posted Nov 16, 2008 at 1:51 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1829
Lady Leo says:
It sounds like it would be a good book. I don't know if I will buy it becuase I have never bought any of those types of books [you know, the companion like books to HP]. So I don't know. Congrats Steve, on the book.
Posted Nov 16, 2008 at 2:08 PM EST
Furry Little Problem
Points: 4526
Juicybit says:
loopy looney, SVA has put loads of work into his site and books, so I think he deserves to get some work of his published... as long as Jo says it's okay.
Posted Nov 16, 2008 at 3:11 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
That's interesting.. but i don't think that is good.. Everyone is publishing a book about the series..
Posted Nov 16, 2008 at 3:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 819
accio_kim says:
Well fair enough, clearly this book is more about the locations and not infringing copyright laws on this matter. It does sound interesting, because I've never been to England, and you can only guess sometimes!
People have got to make their money somehow!
Posted Nov 16, 2008 at 3:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1782
TheOtherMinister says:
I like the online lexicon but that guy shouldn't be making money because of harry potter. oh, and i hate companion books...
Posted Nov 16, 2008 at 5:40 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27909
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Cool.
I still don't really enjoy him anymore though, ha ha. After that whole trial...still love the site though
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Posted Nov 16, 2008 at 9:41 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3915
Hecate3fold says:
I'm glad to see there was no problem with the publication of this book. Now all he has to do is add some of his own thoughts to the Lexicon and there will be no problem with that one either.
It never should have gotten to the point where the courts were involved but WB had to get their finger in the pie.
She never should have signed rights over to them in the first place, but I'm sure she didn't know exactly what she was getting herself into when she did. Thanks to them we have all learned a lesson in "greed is good".
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Nov 16, 2008 at 10:02 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2492
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant...Well, Well...It seems that the Cat is out of the bag/ First a lawsuit. Now, a book published with permission. I wonder?
Posted Nov 16, 2008 at 10:47 PM EST
Student
Points: 285
NicoleHalliwell says:
I really don't want to buy it. He betrayed his fans and Jo for what he tried to do. He is still trying to make money off of Harry Potter. I wish people would stop making Harry Potter related books, it's getting old.
Posted Nov 16, 2008 at 11:34 PM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5270
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
Wow that cool..but..nah..wont get it..the dude was fussing about the trial..a well..good thing Jo. won..yay..
Posted Nov 17, 2008 at 12:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 671
draconifors says:
must be good if jkz lawyers approved it!dunno if im going to get iT tho.
Posted Nov 17, 2008 at 12:49 AM EST
Points: 86
HeWhoHasAName says:
I am surprised that you have to get permission to do any work on Harry Potter now. It goes against the principles of scholarly research.
Consider that one day, a decade from now someone wants to do a book on the cultural impact and how Harry Potter has changed the world. Does it mean WB or JKR needs to permit it to be done? Or even be paid? If that's the case then some may consider it not worth the effort and just not do it. Harry Potter remains alive because people find new reasons to remain interested and this comes through discussion and maybe reinterpretation of themes of ideas.
The same thing happens in the sciences, especially with research in genetics. Once a company "owns" a gene then no one can do research on it without paying the company the right to do research. As a result nothing gets done and people suffer.
Personally, I see a similar thing happening if we allow this to happen in the literary world. People won't be allowed to discuss the books, unless permitted to, and they will loose interest. The books remain alive, for us and future generations, because we can discuss and re-interpret themes found within the pages.
I hope in their efforts to get as much money out of this and anyone they don't kill the golden egg laying goose. Only time will tell.
Posted Nov 17, 2008 at 1:07 AM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
I'm glad they didn't create any major hassles for the publication. The book sounds cool but I'm not a great fan of companion books.
Posted Nov 17, 2008 at 1:50 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 72
Unnursvana says:
it sounds like an interesting book, I might buy her if I will find her somewhere...
Posted Nov 17, 2008 at 3:36 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9051
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Nice to see that they are working together. It was a very sad rift, and one that I think Steve did not want. At least that was from the Court minutes.
Posted Nov 17, 2008 at 10:08 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
It sounds interesting but I don't think that I would buy it, he should put it on the Lexicon but seeing as how he wants to make some money.... I would have really liked the the Lexicon in book form I think that that would be cool and probably something that I would have considered buying-its a shame it got all worked up, and made into a big deal....
Posted Nov 17, 2008 at 3:27 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2496
KissingDraco says:
Sounds interesting. Don`t know whether I would buy it. Now if only all those Harry Potter places were real...and one could really go there!!
Posted Nov 17, 2008 at 3:51 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1389
Luna! says:
Well I think that it's a bit much of him to do that, the way where he insinuated that J.K. Rowling used his site and that because of him she was able to write the books.
So I think that putting out this book is bit like saying: "Well if you won't let me put out a hp encyclopedia then I'll just put this out about the movies.."
I don't think I'll buy it..
Posted Nov 17, 2008 at 7:08 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2861
mad_eye muggle says:
Wicked!Its sounds interesting.Glad that they approve of it.It would be kinda nice to read it.
Posted Nov 17, 2008 at 10:00 PM EST
Lupin's Eternal Love
Points: 3094
BlackKatL says:
It's sounds nice & Interesting...
I'll consider it... If I ever go to the UK!!
I Love HP & JKR!!!
Posted Nov 18, 2008 at 12:05 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1339
humes says:
Glad to see they appear to be putting the past behind them.
Posted Nov 18, 2008 at 12:13 AM EST
Student
Points: 202
blue~moon says:
The book looks interesting. If i ever get my hands on it i'll definately read it.
Posted Nov 18, 2008 at 8:28 PM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4400
ILoveHP! says:
Nice. Well, I'm proud of Steve - he has taken the whole thing very well and has managed to rise up and make a new book!
Posted Nov 19, 2008 at 8:07 AM EST
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