{"product_id":"chris-ruen-freeloading-2013-paperback","title":"Chris Ruen: Freeloading [2013] paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eInternet piracy: it's an eternal battle pitting indies versus corporations, free spirits against the moneygrubbing Scrooge McDucks of the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRight?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSort of, sometimes - maybe not. \u003ci\u003eFreeloading\u003c\/i\u003e takes a critical, cool look at a near-pervasive phenomenon that involves almost everyone who taps a keyboard. Beyond that, it's a reminder of the truism that for every action there are consequences. What happens when we pirate a favourite work of art - a song, book, or movie? And as importantly: what, if anything, can or should be done about it?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Chris Ruen, himself a former dedicated freeloader, came to understand how illegal downloads can threaten an entire artistic community after he spent time with successful Brooklyn bands who had yet to make a significant profit on their popular music. Through original research and extensive interviews with musicians and artists, \u003ci\u003eFreeloading\u003c\/i\u003e not only dissects this ongoing battle but also proposes concise, practical solutions that provide protection to artists and consumers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruen, Chris","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":55057380606291,"sku":"9781921844294","price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Very Good","offer_id":55057380573523,"sku":"XV81921844294","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4001\/6057\/files\/ruen-chris-chris-ruen-freeloading-2013-paperback-1259987298.jpg?v=1790347840","url":"https:\/\/chaptersbookstore.com\/products\/chris-ruen-freeloading-2013-paperback","provider":"Chapters Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}