Public Domain, The: How to Find and Use Copyright Free Writings, Music, Art & More

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Public Domain, The: How to Find and Use Copyright Free Writings, Music, Art & More

Takes the mystery out of public domain and fair use

I teach a number of different courses and know that I am entitled to use some information under fair use. But where does this this right start and stop? This book gives a very good description of this complex law. This large and very informative book has a great deal of information for anyone interested in public domain works, whether writings, music, art, films or just about anything else. The author begins with an examination of copyright laws and the public domain. THe book then starts each of the chapters on copyrightable materials with handy checklists for use in determining public domain status. This continues with a discussion of how to determine the public domain status of such an item. After those useful chapters, the author examines the use of copyrighted and public domain works.The book is very useful. It contains most everything you need to know in determining the public domain status of a work, and it is organized in a simple, easy-to-use format (ala the ___ for Dummies books), that is sure to inform the reader, and never lose him or her. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in whether or not something is in the public domain, and thus open to free use.