On Sat, Dec 5, 2015 at 6:26 PM, Gary Schiltz <[email protected]>
wrote:

> Instead of paying to ship them, she had the bindings cut off and had them
> scanned - a lot easier for automatic document feeding systems.
>
If the thought of undoing of the binder's trade upsets you, there are
non-destructive <http://diybookscanner.org> scanning
<http://linearbookscanner.org/> methods
<https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/czur-scanner-build-your-own-digital-library/x/589621#/>
* also <http://boingboing.net/2009/05/03/how-googles-book-sca.html>.

> Probably not legal, even if you dispose of the originals, but at least it
> would be more justifiable to your own conscience if you have a problem with
> it. Just a thought.
>
As long as you do not copy your scan to share with others, this definitely
would be covered under First Sale Doctrine. Defend your right to truly own
things.
-Arlo James Barnes

*Interestingly, caught this crowdfunding thing at nine hours left.
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