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Yes, you need permission to quote a living or recently dead person. Your words and sayings belong to you, and printing them without permission is plagiarism.
If you use a quote which is old enough, though, you don't need permission. Quoting Shakespeare or The Bible are two examples which don't need permission.
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∙ 11y agoIn many cases, particularly for non-fiction, permission would not be required. Attribution and citation would cover most reasonably short quotes. In more creative works, or for more substantial excerpts, you would simply contact the copyright holder in writing with the specific quoteyou wish to use, and your proposed usage.
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∙ 11y agoIf your quote is "appropriate in kind and amount" and used in certain situations such as scholarship and criticism, you may be able to defend the use as fair.
For longer excerpts, paraphrasing is useful: the idea is not protected, just the expression of it.
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∙ 12y agoBrief quotes, properly cited, do not require permission. More extensive quotes may require a license, particularly if they embody the "heart" of the complete work.
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Do you need permission to use a quote from Eisenhower in your book?
No, quotes from public figures like Eisenhower that are in the public domain can typically be used without permission. However, it's advisable to provide attribution to the source of the quote. If the quote is not in the public domain, you may need to seek permission from the copyright holder.
Is Barry Commoner alive?
Will Barry Commoner give me permission to use a one line quote of his on ecology in my new book? Thank you, Lynda Taylor
How do you get a Disney copyright permission to quote 2 lines from a film?
To request copyright permission for a Disney property, write to the Permissions Department at the Disney organization. However, there is a 'fair use' doctrine in copyright that permits a limited amount of use without permission. While it is not precisely defined, this is the provision that allows a writer to quote a few lines from a book or movie in a review without seeking permission. Two lines from a film may well be 'fair use' and quoting such a small part of the work would not then require permission of the copyright holder.
Can you quote a book in your mobile app or website if you reference the book properly or do you need special permission?
It depends on the extent of the quotation and what it's used for.
Am I allowed to quote song lyrics in my novel?
You may quote a snippet of the lyrics in the novel. But you may not write the whole song in the book without permission from the copyright holder.
How do you get permission to quote?
If you want to quote from a certain version of the Bible you can do a few sentences or verses. If you quote a lot of it then you must contact the publisher of that Bible. See the front of the Bible for where to locate the company. They are on the web too. If you wish to quote an author you need to contact that author's publisher for permission. If you wish to quote a speaker you need to contact the speaker directly through a letter or an email. Look for a website for that speaker. Always get the permission in writing. Record their permission in your book and put the written document in a special file folder.
Can you use a quote on a tee shirt if someone else has said it?
It is generally not legal to use someone else's quote on a T-shirt without permission, as it may infringe on their intellectual property rights. It's best to seek permission or look for quotes that are in the public domain or available for commercial use.
Who can give me permission to use a quote by an author in my book?
Either the author themselves or their publishing company. If the quote was written BEFORE December 31, 1922 it is considered public domain and you are free to use it without permission. Pay careful attention to all other dates and be sure to get permission to print in writing! Copyright infringement can be a costly proposition. Go to www. copyright.gov for more info. The Chicago Manual of Style (pgs 105 to 144) also explains copyright.
Can you reprint information from a source as long as you cite the source?
Reprinting information from a source without permission may still violate copyright laws, even if the source is cited. It's best to seek permission from the original author or publisher before reproducing their work.
Can you use excerpts from a book in your book?
No, all books that are published are copyrighted, you will need the permission of the publisher to do this.
Can you use a movie quote for a book title?
the says how the hears so repeat the content that makes up the statment
How do you copy a quote out of a book if the quote you want to use starts in the middle of the sentence?
When copying a quote that starts in the middle of a sentence, you can use an ellipsis (...) to indicate that the quote is a partial excerpt. Place the ellipsis at the beginning of the quote to signify that it doesn't start from the beginning of the sentence. This preserves the integrity of the original quote while indicating that it has been abbreviated for your specific purpose.
