Overview

This accessible guide to copyright law is an introduction for authors, editors, publishers and all those working with online content: both words and pictures. Packed with examples of real-life case law and interviews with publishing and legal professionals, this is a refreshingly practical approach to understanding this confusing but well-trodden topic. While debunking many myths and common errors, the author tackles such essential issues as: what is copyright? What should I know about it? How can I avoid legal issues associated with plagiarism, libel or infringing copyright? What if my own copyright is infringed? How can I make more money out of my published books and articles? How do I clear permission for quoting words and lyrics? How do I best work alongside others in the publishing sector to avoid problems in future? This is a companion guide to Copyright Law for Artists, Photographers and Designers.

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Author:   Gillian Davies ,  Hugh Jones (solicitor)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.418kg
ISBN:  

9781408128145

ISBN 10:   1408128144
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   21 November 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

"Acknowledgments Preface 1. Introduction 2. How the issues crop up 3. No copyright in ‘ideas'? 4. Substantial copying I: Designers Guild 5. Substantial copying II: Da Vinci Code 6. Substantial copying III: Ravenscroft v James 7. Extracts/quoting 8. Arthur Conan Doyle: the curious case of ‘revived copyright' 9. ‘Criticism or review' and ‘incidental inclusion' 10. ‘Orphans': gigantic wall of apathy? 11. Pictures speak louder than words: still images and photography 12. Libel: ‘the sharp end of PR' 13. Journalists and newspaper editors 14. Moral rights, satire and parody: don't you ""shizzle my nizzle"" 15. Dates, deadlines and money 16. Other very interesting bits and bobs 17. Plagiarism by Ian Bloom, Ross & Craig Solicitors 18. Going to law with Ian Bloom, Ross & Craig Solicitors 19. Tax 20. Bibliography Index"

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[Davies'] analyses of the various problems and her commentaries on the cases are mainly clear and concise, emphasising the main points well, and there are useful footnotes given under the heading 'Information bank' ... Extremely useful. Editing Matters

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Gillian Davies has worked as a legal editor for 16 years. In this book she draws on her legal, editorial and freelance writing experience to shed light on this complex but fascinating subject. She is also the author of Copyright Law for Artists, Photographers and Designers.

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