In the United Kingdom, authors are paid a small amount whenever their books are checked out of the library, so long as you register your books in advance. The actual rate per loan is set every year. This year it was £0.1369, but that amount is shared between all authors and illustrators that are listed on the cover. For major authors, this probably represents a nice little income stream. For someone at my level, it’s pocket change. I just got my statement for the past year and thought I would share the highlights!
The Story of Santa Claus: £1.37
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| Peter Dennis with the Cover Art! |
My biggest earner every year!
Dragonslayers: £0.41
Zombies: A Hunter’s Guide: £0.41
Zombies might not be the hot stuff they once were, but they
are clearly still of interest.
Steampunk Soldiers: £0.27
I told my co-author he should register. He’s missing out!
Frostgrave: Into the Breeding Pits: £0.41
Frostgrave: The Maze of Malcor: £0.41
Wait… what? That’s never happened before. What library is loaning
out Frostgrave books? (Answer – the BEST LIBRARY EVER!). Seriously though, I gave
up registering my gaming books because it seemed pointless. Looks like I might
be short-changing myself!
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| Possibly my favourite of the Frostgrave covers by the Burmaks! |
Treat yourself to a richly deserved pint with this largesse.
ReplyDeleteDang, must find my library card! I borrowed loads of RPG & gaming books from the library when I was a teenager, must restart that :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool 😎
ReplyDeleteThis is very cool. But where IS the BEST LIBRARY EVER? We need to know!
ReplyDeleteThere are rumours that it's in Cornwall...
DeleteI remember going to the big city when in late elementary school to look at a bunch of gaming books in the library. Unfortunately they had a high 'loss rate' that were never returned. Who could possibly explain why, let alone predict this mystery!
ReplyDeleteI actually work for the software company that programs the calculater for those Lending Rights in Germany. Really funny to read about it from the recieving end. :D
ReplyDeleteMaybe we should get you over here. The British system is apparently still reeling from a cyberattack last year.
DeleteWow! It must be a wonderful feeling to sit back, put your feet up and just watch the cash rolling in.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to comment that the cover for "The Maze of Malcor" is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI never knew that. It's pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you would benefit from more copies in circulation across the library network. Increase the odds a bit.
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