That is interesting! I wonder if the numbers would go up if more people found it about it. Could do the same thing with old films as well (though those are pretty much all on Youtube now if they're out of copyright).
I think he mentions in the interview that lots of people are more interested in being published themselves rather than publishing others -- but you're right, I can see the tide turning a bit very easily.
True, but at least he could tell people it's a thing he's doing. I've never heard of anyone doing this outside of printing personal hard copies of out-of-print things.
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I feel like there could be a market for old films in the public domain in not-shitty quality. Plus you don't have to wait for stupid load times.
I wonder what the best way to market it would be.
No idea. Find some organization that loves old, obscure books?