Fair Use, Free Use, and Use by Permission: How to Handle Copyrights in All Media

by Lee Wilson

6 X 9, 256 pages; Softcover
ISBN 1-58115-432-1
Publication Date: January 2006
$19.95
Description
Finally, a plain-language guide that explains the rules of using copyrighted images, music, and words! Readers will find the answers to questions about when they need permission, what constitutes fair use, how to get permission, and when they can use work without permission. Also, how to protect work if someone wants permission to use it, and much more.

For everyone who ever uses the copyrighted works of others including writers, photographers, illustrators, business people, musicians, songwriters, filmmakers, teachers, researchers, advertisers, Web designers, and many others, this books explains copyright basics, copyright infringement, public-domain materials, finding copyright holders, and more.

With a copyright duration chart, a wealth of numerous true-to-life examples, easy-to-understand examples and checklists, resource lists, form letters, and form agreements, this book should be on the desk of everyone who uses work he or she does not create from scratch.

Reviews

Lee Wilson has an amazing facility to make rather complex issues seem very simple and understandable.” — Carolyn T. Wilson, Director of Library Services, Beaman Library, Lipscomb University

“Lee Wilson’s use of anecdotes and hypothetical ‘cases’ make it more than a great reference—it’s a good read.” —Clare Bratten, Assistant Professor, Electronic Media Communication, Middle Tennessee State University

“I’ve been a professional photographer for more than thirty years and I’ve never found a better explanation of copyright fair use than this book gives.” —Dennis Wile, President, Dennis Wile Photograph