I note that you have used my book review of “The Tragedy of an Optimist” on your website. I cannot see why, since the review neither supports nor denies your claims. It is merely the review of a biography. I would ask that you please remove it from your site.
Sincerely,
Kenneth Sherman
Mr. Sherman,
Thanks for contacting me about the contents of my website.
Actually, I have NOT used your book review: I have excerpted portions of it. By my count, I have used fewer than 400 words, and my understanding is that the doctrine of fair use allows me to quote up to 500 words, so I believe I am within my rights in presenting this information.
As to its relevance, I found it of interest, and I feel that others may, too.
HHP Webmaster
July 18, 2004 7:52:08 AM PDT
Mr. Sir,
Thanks for your reply. I sold the electronic rights for that review to the Globe and Mail and will pass this matter along to their legal department.
TO: Editor/Publisher, The Holocaust Historiography Project
It has been brought to our attention that you have electronically reprinted copyrighted material on your web site. We request that you cease and desist reprint of material by Mr. Kenneth Sherman immediately. Our Policy does not grant any electronic publication.
We thank you for your cooperation.
Regards,
Francine Bellefeuille
Permissions Editor
The Globe and Mail
Phone: 416-585-5257.
Fax: 416-585-5670
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 16:54:25 -0700
To: “Bellefeuille, Francine” [[email protected]]
July 21, 2004 4:54:25 PM PDT
Dear Ms. Bellefeuille,
Thank you for contacting me. Please let me know what your “Fair Use” policies are.
HHP Webmaster