Information for those who want to use Public Domain Works

Have you considered repackaging works that are classified as "public domain"?  For example, you might consider taking the novel David Copperfield, which might be considered a public domain work, designing a new cover and then printing and selling the book.

But what qualifies as "public domain"?


Public Domain Sherpa says, "Since there’s no directory or list of public domain works that you can consult ... you must gather some facts about a work before you can figure out if it’s in the public domain. But you can figure it out..."

Read more at  www.publicdomainsherpa.com.

~Dave Brown

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