- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Quercus (3 May 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1905204663
- ISBN-13: 978-1905204663
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 573,690 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'an interesting story which includes almost every kind of dirty-dealing you could want' Sunday Telegraph.
'The battle for the domain name sex.com had it all … a fast-footed account of the trial and its upshot' The Times.
'fascinating' Zoo magazine.
'The battle for the domain name sex.com had it all … a fast-footed account of the trial and its upshot' The Times.
'fascinating' Zoo magazine.
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The battle for the domain name sex.com had it all ... a
fast-footed account of the trial and its upshot
fast-footed account of the trial and its upshot
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are interested in domain names, the internet, its history, real life crime stories, the american legal system or are simply looking for a page turning read, then buy this book.
It's an amazing story about 2 very different, fascinating men who will stop at nothing to get what they want. Well written short chapters make it an easy, page turning read that will keep you hooked throughout. If it wasn't true you'd think it a great work of fiction and would be lining up to buy the sequel.
It's an amazing story about 2 very different, fascinating men who will stop at nothing to get what they want. Well written short chapters make it an easy, page turning read that will keep you hooked throughout. If it wasn't true you'd think it a great work of fiction and would be lining up to buy the sequel.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a great story. A combination of gross incompetence and balls of steal resulted in the most valuable domain being stolen from a successful businessman (and part-time junkie.) The thief (Stephen Cohen) is obviously a horrible man, but some part of my greatly admired his "win at any cost" mentality.
There was something just not right about this book though. Either the author was very low on the facts surrounding this story, or he's just not a very good writer. I've read a lot of web related books (boo hoo, dot con, etoy v etoys, etc.) and sex.com is probably the least enjoyable, even though it has the greatest story (expect the Hollywood version soon!)
I recommend you check this book out if you're interested in the web industry and you like a good crime/con man story. Just don't expect a riveting read...
There was something just not right about this book though. Either the author was very low on the facts surrounding this story, or he's just not a very good writer. I've read a lot of web related books (boo hoo, dot con, etoy v etoys, etc.) and sex.com is probably the least enjoyable, even though it has the greatest story (expect the Hollywood version soon!)
I recommend you check this book out if you're interested in the web industry and you like a good crime/con man story. Just don't expect a riveting read...
Format:Paperback
This is a highly readable book about the legal battle between Gary Kremen and Stephen Cohen for ownership of the 'sex.com' domain name.
While the focus is specifically on the battles fought over the sex.com domain name, a number of broader intellectual property and domain name management issues are also covered.
Establishing and enforcing ownership of intellectual property in a virtual world operating largely across (if not outside) territorial boundaries is fascinating. On one level, this is a book about a battle between two intelligent and driven men (and their lawyers) for a lucrative piece of virtual real estate. On another level, it is about 'managing' aspects of the the internet. Or is it?
Gary Kremen has since sold the domain name for some $US 12 million.
Recommended to those interested in real crime as well as those interested in intellectual property issues.
Jennifer Cameron-Smith
While the focus is specifically on the battles fought over the sex.com domain name, a number of broader intellectual property and domain name management issues are also covered.
Establishing and enforcing ownership of intellectual property in a virtual world operating largely across (if not outside) territorial boundaries is fascinating. On one level, this is a book about a battle between two intelligent and driven men (and their lawyers) for a lucrative piece of virtual real estate. On another level, it is about 'managing' aspects of the the internet. Or is it?
Gary Kremen has since sold the domain name for some $US 12 million.
Recommended to those interested in real crime as well as those interested in intellectual property issues.
Jennifer Cameron-Smith
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