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 27 Jun 2010, 12:16 #92201 Reply To Post
Author Suggests 15p Library Fee

Posted at 12:06PM Saturday 26 Jun 2010
Library services should not be free for everyone, a Devon author has said.

Michael Jecks, who writes medieval crime fiction, said those who can afford to should pay about 15p each time they get out a book. View BBC News Item
sulcus
 27 Jun 2010, 12:27 #92204 Reply To Post
or £15 if the book you want is a Medieval Crime Fiction...

Or a crime against fiction for that matter
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Athene
 27 Jun 2010, 19:01 #92239 Reply To Post
Or the cost of a designer handbag if what you want is chicklit.


What's wrong with Mediaeval Crime Fiction as a genre, Marc? And does the same apply to - for example - Ancient Roman Crime Fiction? Victorian Crime Fiction?
This post was last edited by Athene, 27 Jun 2010, 19:03


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sulcus
 27 Jun 2010, 19:37 #92240 Reply To Post
Quote: Athene, Sunday, 27 Jun 2010 19:01
Or the cost of a designer handbag if what you want is chicklit.


What's wrong with Mediaeval Crime Fiction as a genre, Marc? And does the same apply to - for example - Ancient Roman Crime Fiction? Victorian Crime Fiction?


Nothing per se, it was a lashing out against this particular author.

I do have lots of issues with historical fiction, but I don't want to open up old sores again...
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Athene
 27 Jun 2010, 23:10 #92254 Reply To Post
Sorry, I didn't make the connection - of course, M Jecks writes Mediaeval Crime stuff (slaps forehead lightly with palm of hand).


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mooderino
 28 Jun 2010, 09:09 #92270 Reply To Post
I don't believe in the death penalty, but for this guy I might make an exception.
sulcus
 28 Jun 2010, 09:37 #92273 Reply To Post
Quote: mooderino, Monday, 28 Jun 2010 09:09
I don't believe in the death penalty, but for this guy I might make an exception.


Lock him in the Tower with only his own books to read... A punishment most piquant
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Clairann
 28 Jun 2010, 11:55 #92284 Reply To Post
I strongly disagree with this. Public libraries were introduced to give free access to books, information etc. for everyone, regardless of income. They've also, in recent years, increasingly provided free internet access (in most authorities across the UK if not all). Great work is being done in economically deprived areas through Booktrust introducing free books to babies and initiating toddler groups etc. to encourage children and their parents to use libraries, not just for books but to engage socially and to feel part of a community - should this be charged for too?

Rant over. Phew, that was a bit tiring for a hot day.
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Joe 90
 28 Jun 2010, 12:42 #92294 Reply To Post
Quote: Clairann, Monday, 28 Jun 2010 11:55
I strongly disagree with this. Public libraries were introduced to give free access to books, information etc. for everyone, regardless of income. They've also, in recent years, increasingly provided free internet access (in most authorities across the UK if not all). Great work is being done in economically deprived areas through Booktrust introducing free books to babies and initiating toddler groups etc. to encourage children and their parents to use libraries, not just for books but to engage socially and to feel part of a community - should this be charged for too?

Rant over. Phew, that was a bit tiring for a hot day.


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Clairann
 28 Jun 2010, 13:30 #92304 Reply To Post
Nothing, Joe. Not really a substitute for free libraries though, is it?

I think my keyboard is actually melting now, it's so hot
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