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If you have a copy of the book, there will be copyright information on one of the very first pages in the book; probably before any preface, foreword or contents pages. If you don't have a copy, call the reference desk at your local public library and inquire.
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How do you obtain the rights to a book no longer under copyright?
If it is no longer protected by copyright, there are no rights to obtain.
Why do books not have a copyright?
There may be a number of reasons that a book would not have a copyright notice1) If it was published after 1989 there is no requirement for a copyright notice to be displayed2) The book may be in the public domain due to copyright expiration3) The book may have been published under a "copyleft" or "Creative Commons" license which permits more liberal use than copyright.4) The book may not have been copyrighted by choice of the author
Why do some books not have a copyright?
There may be a number of reasons that a book would not have a copyright notice1) If it was published after 1989 there is no requirement for a copyright notice to be displayed2) The book may be in the public domain due to copyright expiration3) The book may have been published under a "copyleft" or "Creative Commons" license which permits more liberal use than copyright.4) The book may not have been copyrighted by choice of the author
Can you read The Da Vinci Code online?
No, you can't as the book is still under copyright and print.
Is a book with a copyright of 2006 the same as a book published in 2005?
Typically no; there may be seemingly minor changes to the edition. However under current copyright law, duration of protection is based on the year the creator died, not the year the book was published.
Where can you read The Fellowship of the Rings book 1 online?
Unless you purchase it from a book seller that has electronic versions, which I'm not sure are available, you can't. The book is still under copyright and any version found online is a violation of international copyright laws.
How can you get resell rights on your website?
You will find that most material on websites is protected under copyright. The website owner should be able to tell you who the copyright owner is. You would then negotiate a price with the copyright owner to allow you to use their material.
What does a copyright sign tell you?
A copyright sign tells you that that specific content is protected under United States copyright law. It acts as a warning and reminder that any unauthorized use of said content may result in penalties.
Can you read the book the lion the witch and the wardrob online?
No - the book is still under copyright, so it would illegal and unethical to publish the text online.
Can copyright cover an email with a draft from a book yet to be published?
Under US law, yes. A work is protected by copyright as soon as it is created, and it would be a violation of copyright to copy IN ANY WAY even an unpublished draft work without the consent of the copyright holder.
Is the copyright page usually the best place to start looking for bibliographic facts about a book?
The copyright page which includes the copyright notice, will have the bibliographic facts. The copyright date is just one of many bibliographic facts._________The best place to start is with the title page. This may, for example, tell that the book in your hand is, for example, a copy of the Second, revised and expanded edition.
Is it okay to use a name of a college in a book you intend to publish Would it be under copyright?
If the name of a college were under copyright that means that you could not open your own college and use the same name. There is already a Harvard University, you cannot open another Harvard University. But you can certainly write a book about Harvard University, if you so desire. Copyright doesn't mean you can't write about something.
