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Public Domain, The: How to Find and Use Copyright Free Writings, Music, Art & More | 
 enlarge | Author: Stephen Fishman
Publisher: NOLO
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 4
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Pages: 446
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.9 x 1.1
ISBN: 1413308589
Dewey Decimal Number: 346.730482
EAN: 9781413308587
ASIN: 1413308589
Publication Date: June 10, 2008
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Product Description
Need content? It's free for the taking!
Even though you've always been told otherwise, writers and artists can copy other people's work and get away with it. How? By dipping into the public domain, where everything is free for the taking.
The Public Domain is the only book that helps you find and identify what creative works are protected by copyright- and what's not. The book provides specific information about:
writings
music
art
photography
architecture
maps
choreography
movies and video
software
databases
collections
The 4th edition is crisper, fresher and completely updated with new case law, and includes information on the emergence of the "copyright commons." The book also provides hundreds of resources to help you find public-domain works.
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 An Excellent Resource That Can Save You Money December 1, 2008
As an attorney, I've often been critical of books that presume to provide legal advice on complex subjects. They are often poorly written and dangerous to use. This book is different in that it actually provides useful advice that a lay person cam implement without using an attorney at every juncture. The chapter explaining when copyrights expire and fall into the public domain is worth the price of the book in itself. While there will certainly be times when hiring an attorney is necessary, this book explains how to identify those times and will make you a better prepared client. In addition, the writing style is fluid and interesting while the layout is logical and comprehensive. Everything is covered from music and movies to books and art work. An excellent investment.
A fantastic resource November 30, 2008
Truth be told, I first borrowed this book from the library, then renewed it, so I see that I will want to have my own copy on hand as reference. It is clear, easy to use, and thorough. There is a ton of information on how to find and use material that is copyright free, making it immensely useful for many types of writers and artists. This is not about profiting off the work of others. Many creative individuals enjoy dipping back into the past in order to create new works, make commentary, or utilize unique visual material. This book shows you how to do so legally and economically.
 Currious whether your ideas are unique? November 26, 2008
An exceptional source of information on what one can use, where one can find it and when to use it. As an author, I often ask myself the question of what type of sources I can cite in my work, how much of them I cite and what I may not know that can come to haunt me because of this lack of knowledge. And it is with great pleasure that I can say 'Public Domain' answered these questions. The book is a detailed guide to the types of materials and their copyright protection to make me feel safe one when I include a particular source in my writings.
I found especially interesting the section on the types of public writings I can use, especially whether the work have been properly published and is eligible for copyright protection, or whether the copyright has expired. Of course, the sections on music, art, photography and software are also very helpful with sufficient detail to make anyone aware of how and when to beware of plagiarizing of ideas.
Additionally, the book gives enough information on the international copyrights to satisfy any ambiguity that may exist in your mind. I highly recommend this book to any author, musician, software developer or architect who is search for answers to some of the most important questions of their work - is my idea unique.
Think You Know? Not sure? Well find out! November 26, 2008
Most people assume that everything has a copyright and can not be used free or with the creator's said permission. However, this reference guide makes it easy on how to find and use content in the public domain.
The book first introduces you to what the public domain is and where the gray areas are of dealing with materials within. The reader will also get a lesson on what copyrights protect and what they don't.
Chapters three through 11 cover specific topics of interest to most people regarding copyright: writings, art, movies, television, and computer software. From chapter 12 on, NOLO outlines various areas of copyright rules and protections a person must know while handling and dealing with information from the public domain. There is also a discussion regarding copyrights versus trademarks.
As a writer, I found this reference guide useful as I think of ideas to write my screenplays.
Valuable reference for creative workers November 24, 2008
There's plenty of useful information on copyright law online, but this book is much more comprehensive and detailed in defining what is and is not in the public doman. It's aimed more at potential users of writings, music and art than at their original creators. However, since the book clarifies copyright law so well, it's actually an excellent reference for musicians, writers and visual artists.
Separate sections cover writings, music, art, photography, movies and tv programs, software, maps, architecture and choreography. There's also a useful section on databases -- an important copyright area for websites that update frequently. Trademarks, design patents and publicity (i.e. the need to get permission before photographing a person) are also covered.
This is not the only book on copyright law that a creative worker will need. For artists, The Legal Guide for Visual Artists, by Ted Crawford, covers contracts and other legal matters as well as copyright. Writers will probably want a reference copy of The Copyright Permission and Libel Handbook, by Lloyd J. Jassin and Steve C. Schecter.
However, this book is a valuable addition. Certainly if you're a collage artist or work in any field that incorporates creative work from other people, you should have this book on hand to consult. It's a reference book, not a book to read from cover to cover.
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