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Books as contraband?

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

So, what really happens if CPSIA isn’t overturned? Those books you read and loved as a kid? Gone. Osbolete. Illegal, in fact. Books as contraband? Yes.

CPSIA and childrens’ books – the Winners and the Losers

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

With the recent passage of CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Act), with its serious implications for the sale and distribution of childrens’ books, we thought it might be appropriate to look at who “wins” and who “loses” in the book industry as a result of this bill. The Winners Publishers Because of the amendment which effectively [...]