The public domain : how to find & use copyright-free writings, music, art & more / by Stephen Fishman.
| Author/creator | Fishman, Stephen |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 3rd edition. |
| Publication Info | Berkeley, CA : Nolo, 2006. |
| Description | 538, I/17 pages : illustrations, maps, music ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction to the public domain -- The use and abuse of copyright -- Writings -- Music -- Art -- Photography -- Movies and television -- Computer software -- Architecture -- Maps -- Choreography -- Databases and collections -- Titles -- Public domain elements in copyrighted writings -- Copyrights restored from the public domain -- The public domain outside the United States -- The internet and the public domain -- Copyright protection: how long does it last? -- Copyright notice requirements -- Traps for the unwary: trademark and publicity rights -- Researching copyright office records -- What if a work is not in the public domain? -- Help beyond this book -- Appendixes. A. Popular songs in the public domain ; B. Roman numeral conversions ; C. Public domain documentation worksheet. |
| Abstract | This volume explains how to find creative works that are not protected by copyright and that can be copied and used without permission or fees. Public domain works involving writing, music, art, architecture, maps, choreography, photography, film, television, databases and collections, titles, and software are covered. The book also provides an overview of copyright law, how to determine a work's public domain status, foreign publications, the length of copyright protection, where and how notices appear, and legal problems. Doing research in the Copyright Office and what to do if a work is not in the public domain is also discussed. In this edition, Fishman details resources such as Google Books, MorgueFile, Image*After, Hollywood Film Archive, and Creative Commons. An expanded section on copyright case law is presented and the most recent court decisions are described. One of the appendices lists popular songs in the public domain. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| LCCN | 2005058980 |
| ISBN | 1413304540 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9781413304541 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | KF3022.Z9 F57 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |