For a book on Jewish art my publisher needs copyright permission for illustrations. Phone: [phone]?

Question

The illustrations are prints, i.e., engravings, etchings, lithographs, that were made post 1922. I owned some, some were photographed from books, others from old newspapers in the U.S. and Europe. There are about 100 items. Some are by well-known artists, others by minor, but interesting people, some are anonymous. How do I find out if they are in the public domain or can be referred to as "fair use"? How can I supply the publisher with the necessary copyright material?

Answer 1

The publisher should know?

However, you could contact an attorney who specializes in copyright law to assist you.

Otherwise, if you live by a local law school, you could consult one of the professors that teach there, which will probably be free.

Answer 2

I think that there is a copyright (government) website that outlines the rules of public domain...it is something like, items become part of the public domain 75 years after the death of the author, but there are always exceptions...some copyrights are extended, and some aren't valid for that long (copyrights issued before a certain year fall under different rules) Library of Cogress maybe? If items are not in the public domain, you need to contact the individuals/organizations who hold the copyright on a given work and ask for permission to use the work.

Answer 3

As publisher he know how to get copyright permission. Maybe he is NOT a real publisher - check him out. Tell him to locate the information.

Answer 4

If this is your book, the publisher is saying that you need to clear the necessary permissions. He's not saying that he doesn't know about copyright (as was implied above). He's saying that it is your job (per your contract) to clear any rights to third party material.

You don't need copyright lawyer, who won't know jack about how to clear permissions. You need a photo editor. Ask your publisher if they can recommend one.

Answer 5

i odnt know the place they're in inda yet once you cant locate place that sales them you will get them of ebay they shouldnt be alot of money.. imnot a great ebay fan tho yet whilst it gets you your books. and each so often you will get htem greater much inexpensive then honestly paying for them yet u might desire to maintain in my transport cost to boot.