Author: Webb

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 us about the contents of our website.

Actually, we have not used your book review: we have excerpted portions of it. By our count, we have used fewer than 400 words, and our understanding is that the doctrine of fair use allows us to quote up to 500 words, so we believe we are within our rights in presenting this information.

As to its relevance, we found it of interest, and 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 us. Please let us know what your “Fair Use” policies are.

HHP Webmaster