Will Slauter

@w758

Historian of media and copyright, Author of "Who Owns the News? A History of Copyright"

Paris, France
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Joined December 2009
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    In response to the talk about historians' engagement in public debates, I announce a new series, HISTORY in the HEADLINES that I am coediting w/ Confederate Statues and Memorialization (History in the Headlines) by Catheri... via @amazon@drhonor

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  2. 13 hours ago

    Today in New York: “Who Owns the Word? The Future of Authorship in Journalism”

    While writers struggle to earn a living wage, the work they produce is as vital to society as ever. Join us, the , novelist Richard Russo, and a panel of guests on 11/15 for the first in a series on the state of the written word today:
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    Nov 13

    Artist, Authorship & Legacy by McClean is a must-read for anyone exploring the gaps/overlaps between the art world & copyright. Impressive list of contributors -incl.

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    Nov 10

    Word of the day: “armistice” - a formal cessation of hostilities between warring parties (not necessarily permanent). From the Latin “armistitium”: “arma”, weapons, & “-stitium”, stoppage. The image is Paul Nash’s shattered, shattering painting ‘We Are Making A New World’, 1918.

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  5. Nov 10

    "The Future of Authorship in Journalism" - I'm thrilled to join Richard Russo, & for part 1 of series "Who Owns the Word?" Free program, Thurs. 15 Nov. at

    While writers struggle to earn a living wage, the work they produce is as vital to society as ever. Join us, the , novelist Richard Russo, and a panel of guests on 11/15 for the first in a series on the state of the written word today:
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    Nov 9

    Next Thursday begins our 3-part series w/: Who Owns the Word? moderated by Richard Russo! The series will explore the current state of authorship and the role tech plays in both helping and hindering the advancement of literary culture. Register here:

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    Nov 6

    Great analysis, as usual, from : Newspapers are shells of their former selves. So who’s going to build what comes next in local? via

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    Nov 6

    Announcing Icepops 2019: copyright, creativity and music at the University of Edinburgh with keynotes from Simon Anderson from and Charlie Farley

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    Nov 6

    V.O.T.E. [Constructions des lettres. Louis Simonneau. Paris? 1716. Wing ZW 14 .S598]

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    Nov 5

    An amazing honor to receive the Rossiter Prize for the History of Women in Science from for my article about Clara Barton's fraught experience as a clerk in the 1850s patent office -- currently available for free download from

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  11. Nov 4

    Julius Scott’s 1987 dissertation—a pioneering history of information and communication in the era of the Haitian Revolution and one of the most admired dissertations in 18c and Caribbean studies—finally published in book form!

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    Nov 4

    Victorian Persistence Seminar Nov. 7 : Will Slauter , "Originals, Reproductions, and Artistic Copyright in Victorian Britain." Response by 17h30 Salle 347 Bât. Olympe de Gouges :

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    Nov 2

    Nov. 8-10: conference in honor of Robert Mankin: "Representing the World : From the Age of Enlightenment to Marshall Hodgson." . See our website for program. Registration required but free of charge:

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  14. Nov 2

    “Is it possible to support a robust conversation about copyright whilst allowing for proper consideration and deliberation and not getting stuck in entrenched polarised positions?” discusses the importance of int’l conversations such as

    Reflections from a new post by - checking we are speaking the same language. A shout out to and
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    Nov 1

    Just received my copy of Elena Cooper's brilliant exploration of the early years of artistic copyright

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  16. Oct 31

    Tiny Books Fit in One Hand. Will They Change the Way We Read? via

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    Oct 25

    It's official: Central European University is off to Vienna - kicked out of Budapest by self-styled "illiberal democrat" prime minister Viktor Orban. Some "activities" will remain in BP, but this is it: An EU gov't has closed down a university. Wake-up call for the EU. And .

    CEU’s BoT announced today that incoming students for our U.S.-accredited masters and doctoral programs will study at the new CEU campus in Vienna from AY 2019-20.
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    Oct 25

    BREAKING: AG in important Afghanistan Papers case advises CJEU to rule that 1) simple military report not protected by copyright and 2) copyright protection would constitute unjustified limitation on freedom of expression/information

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    Oct 24

    This development on educational exceptions is very worrying. Let's hope it doesn't go anywhere.

    Tomorrow, the next round of closed-door negotiations on EU will take place. Read where governments stand on and , the first compromise proposals on exceptions, and a new surprise attack on the right to education!
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    Oct 24

    I am very excited to say that my book, Revolutionary Networks: The Business and Politics of Printing the News, 1763-1789, is now available for pre-order and will appear in May 2019 with !

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