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 copyright writings -- Copyrights restored from 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 -- Researching copyright office records -- What if a work is not in the public domain?
Summary:
"Millions of creative works--book, artwork, photos, songs, movies, and more--are available copyright-free in the public domain... [This book] helps you find and identify which creative works are protected by copyright and which are not... The 9th edition is completely updated to include new public domain resources and to cover the latest legal changes to copyright protection of songs, books, photos and other creative works, as well as public domain rules outside the U.S."--Back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.