On 23rd of April World Celebrates International Book and Copyright Day

Human intellect is unique, therefore, everything it creates belongs to it and needs protection. Without copyright protection, development of civilization would be delayed considerably, whereas people would lose the opportunity of spiritual and cultural enrichment.

Copyright is exceptional. It is applied to any scientific, artistic and

literary work, created as a result of intellectual effort. The author of the work has economic and moral rights. The inviolability of authorship, name and work is the author’s moral right, which shall not be infringed.

The author may allow or prohibit the distribution and reproduction of his work, sale of the original or a copy or the transfer of ownership in another form and any other use, which represents his economic rights. Copyright allows the author to receive remuneration for the use of his work, and in case of infringement of rights, to demand reimbursement of caused damages.

Books have no boundaries. It unites the experience and knowledge of the people from all over the world, which people experience after reading. 

Its significance increases even more during the time of epidemic when after waiting period of time books find their way into the reader’s hands and an imaginary journey into the unique world begins.

This year, International Book and Copyright Day is celebrated online for the first time. The event is organized by the Georgian Publishers and Booksellers Association (GPBA), which during the day will offer online streaming with Georgian writers and representatives of the literary field. Finally, an online game “Bookshelf” will be held.

The event is open for online attendance for everyone. Interested persons can attend the event via entering below link on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/215545899747492/