>This is an over-narrow view of what defines a creative work. I wouldn't call
>a textbook "art", per se, but it's no less worthy of copyright. The author
>puts effort into condensing material and spends time working on the clarity
>of
>the presentation.

And textbooks are indeed protected by copyright.


jms

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