Friday, January 3, 2020

publishing - Why doesn't everyone publish public domain books?


Are there any restrictions in publishing of material with expired copyrights?


For example, Oliver Twist is a famous story by Charles Dickens, and people still buy the book. I would think that the cost of publishing (especially online instead of hardcopy) is low compared to the potential profits that can be earned.



If so, what is stopping anyone and everyone from publishing the book to rake in profits?




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