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

The first book of its kind, The Public Domain is the definitive guide to the creative works that are not protected by copyright and can be copied freely or otherwise used without paying permission fees. The book explains step-by-step how to recognize when a work is in the public domain. Chapters cover: writings, music, art, architecture, maps, choreography, photography, film and video, computer software and databases.The book also lists hundreds of resources, such as websites, libraries and archives, useful for locating public domain works. The Public Domain is indispensable for anyone who deals with creative works, including publishers, web developers, writers, musicians and composers, artists, librarians, photographers and filmmakers. The 4th edition is completely updated and revised and is also stream-lined to help readers find information quicker and easier. The book also provides hundreds of resources to help you find works in the public domain.

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 446
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9781413308587
  • Genres
  • reference, law, writing
  • Release date
  • 2008