Copyright - Book with writing & photos (US)

[Jac@stafford.net]

A very good thread. Thanks, Bruce, for the concise summary.

It is also a good idea to get an ISBN and imprint it properly in the book, although you can get stickers to add later. There is an economical Self-Publisher Package.

Good luck!

[Moopheus]

A very good thread. Thanks, Bruce, for the concise summary.

It is also a good idea to get an ISBN and imprint it properly in the book, although you can get stickers to add later. There is an economical Self-Publisher Package.

Good luck!

An ISBN is mainly useful for distribution to the trade (it is how booksellers keep track of the book). If your friend is mainly going to sell them direct himself, it probably doesn't matter.

[bdkphoto]

Here's one more piece of info that might be relevant - the LOC requires 2 copies of the book for copyright. Its specifically about a small run books w photos....

http://asmp.org/tutorials/frequently...right.html#pq3

[Ray Heath]

G'day All

I'd caution that these laws and conventions are possibly different outside the US.

Ray

[Henry Ambrose]

This subject comes up every year or so on most any given photo forum. Generally the information disseminated is partially correct at best and often, just plain wrong. This thread is no exception. If you are interested in protecting your copyright interests you should consult an experienced attorney who does this kind of work.

[Jac@stafford.net]

I'd caution that these laws and conventions are possibly different outside the US.

Look up the Berne Convention.
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[Ray Heath]

Probably best to consult your respective governing body.

In Australia the relevant authority is the Australian Copyright Council.

[jnantz]

the information needed to record visual, written or recorded work is here: http://copyright.gov/eco/eco-tutorial-standard.pdf

i would recommend reading it.
i have copyrighted work, it is simple, pretty much painless and worth the $35.
as stated before, a court will not review a copyright infrngement case unless the registration is in hand.
and while some people put © symbol next to their work, claiming it is copyrighted at its inception or creation
it might be true but without the proof of registration the © symbol is about as useful as having signs infront of your house
saying you have attack dogs and a burglar alarm but you just have a sign ...
some have suggested mailing a dated copy of photographs or a manuscript to oneself in an unopened DATED/POSTMARKED envelope works as
a copyright without registration, but from what i understand it is not true ...

good luck with your project!
john