Thursday, April 17, 2008

JK ROWLING TO JUDGE: "ARE WE THE OWNERS OF OUR OWN WORK?"

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)

A three-day trial over an unauthorized Harry Potter encyclopedia ended Wednesday with a flash of anger from J.K. Rowling.

The best-selling British author returned to the witness stand and told a judge that if he allows the fan-written lexicon to be published, it will clear the way for countless rip-offs of her books, as well as the work of other popular authors.

"I believe the flood gates will open," Rowling said, her voice rising. "Are we the owners of our own work?" [...]

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