Copyright Permission

On 29 Sep 1998, Eric Levine <elevinsh[_at_]sdsheriff.com> wrote:
>
> I might have written to some of you before, if this is the same letter
> I apologize. I have a problem that I am hoping you can help me with.
> I began scroll sawing about a year and a half ago. I have become quite
> proficient, and turn out quality work. Recently I have had an offer
> to sell some of my work. I told the person (my neighbor) that I was
> reluctant because it might be a violation of a copyright. I take 90%
> of my patterns from a pattern book. I know the author and publisher
> assumes that the patterns are going to be copied and built. The part
> that I am not sure of is if the author and publisher assume the work
> will be sold.

Some publishers aim to serve the graphic arts profession and claim no copyright. Many patterns are public domain already. Write to the publisher if you have a question.

Albert Henderson, Editor, PUBLISHING RESEARCH QUARTERLY <70244.1532[_at_]compuserve.com> Received on Thu Oct 01 1998 - 13:18:02 GMT