Alphabetika Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I know it's true that if a book is over a certain age, it's in the public domain, but does it get more specific than that? Any website I can go to, any ideas? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I'm fairly sure that copyrights for books are good for 75 years. (I did copyrights as part of a job many years ago...and I think that's what I was told.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 If its on Project Gutenburg or librivox, it's in the public domain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 Okay, this is good information. 75 years tells me what I need to know about the particular book I'm thinking of. But I still welcome other thoughts. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I know it's true that if a book is over a certain age, it's in the public domain, but does it get more specific than that? Any website I can go to, any ideas? Thank you! Not necessarily. An author's estate can maintain the copyright. Here is a resource that is helpful http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/okbooks.html#whatpd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 Wow, Audrey! Thank you so much - this is perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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