I'm sure he asked PG for permission.
Hyperink, the publisher, is a YC company, which may have been part of PG's incentive for doing it.
Hyperink, the publisher, is a YC company, which may have been part of PG's incentive for doing it.
I do think he tends to push the boundries of what's socially acceptable somewhat, which is why I'm questioning. I'm sure I just have a somewhat cynical perspective, forgive me.
I'd still love to see it stated on-the-record, as it were, however.
His reputation in this business is worth way more than he could ever generate selling an e-book.
I respect Andrew's work enough to know he did his diligence before-hand. Namely, working with and having PG's permission.