Probably you are aware that there exist an international Internet based initiative to digitize Tamil Heritage materials at http://www.tamil-heritage.org .
Having seen a group of dedicated fans of Kalki's Ponniyin Selvan, I place before you a suggestion that why not we scan all the drawings of Maniam from old issues of Kalki that published Ponniyin Selvan. The authentic paintings of this great novel can be archived. Of course one of you should get a formal permission (written) from either Kalki or from Maniam Selvan the son of Mr.Maniam for this archiving (not to over rule copyright laws)
I have seen several pictures in your photo gallery. But for a digital preservation project we need high resolution scans, at least 300 dpi (600 is recommended). Additionally, to archive the original drawing one needs to unpin the issue (unbound) and get a clear scan.
Is it possible? If so, please write your suggestion in this forum with a CC: to [email protected]
I spoke to kalki when I was in India and they said since the novel was in public domain they didnt have any rights over the book ,However they said the pictures were copyrighted by the artists .
I tried to speak to Maniam Selvan(Dhanya kindly gave me the number which I have lost) But he wasnt there.I am happy to speak to him Dhanya can I have the number again.
I have 4 volumes of PS with maniams art and one with Vinus. Ican scan and send them
In fact I was speaking to Anbu ( PS Project Madurai )and we were discussing the possibility of including the pictures in the novel but the hitch is how do you prevent PIRATES from printing it nd selling to the public.
My suggestion was to do them as PDF Or HTML with Project Madurai Public property as the background so even if someone printed it they cannot use it commercially.
Any thoughts???
Sorry Pavithra I havent read your travellogue completly Its been quite hectic.
Sridhar there is a possibility where we can make the print option in PDF to be disabled. I have seen for some IT books where soft copy/online versions in PDF format exists without the print option. By this way we can prevent the people even taking print outs.