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Public Domain Music Reference Books

Public Domain Reference Book The Public Domain
by Stephen Fishman, Attorney
The Public Domain is the definitive guide to indentifying works in the public domain. This book explains step by step how to recognize whether or not a work is PD. An extensive chapter is included for music, with chapters also for books, writing, art, photography, movies, television, and other published works. If you are doing Public Domain research, this book should be on your desk!
$31.95
Public Domain Reference Book The Mini-Encyclopedia of Public Domain Songs
by Barbara Zimmerman
This book is compiled by copyright expert, Barbara Zimmerman, president of BZ/Rights & Permissions, Inc.  Listed are over 800 songs guaranteed to be in the public domain in the US by one of the best-known independent rights' clearance services.
$99.00

ON SALE
Was $119
Public Domain Reference Book They Never Renewed
Songs You Never Dreamed Were in the Public Domain
by Barbara Zimmerman and Tom Nichols
Fully documented 96 recent popular songs from the 50s & 60s that are in the Public Domain in the U.S. because their copyrights were never properly renewed. All of the 96 songs made the Billboard Pop Charts. Anyone can use the songs for free -- no one to pay, no one to ask permission.
$99.00

ON SALE
Was $299
Public Domain Reference Book Music Law
by Richard Stim, Attorney
Music isn't just an art form, it's a business. This book shows you and your group how to deal with the business side of the music world. If you want to earn your living as a music performer, check out this book.
$24.95


Other Excellent Public Domain Music Reference Books
We Don't Always Keep These Books In Stock But They Are Available From Other Sources
Public Domain Reference Book The Copyright Handbook
by Stephen Fishman, Attorney
Written in plain-English, this book tells you everything your need to know to protect your creative works under U.S. and international copyright law. Includes 23 forms as tear-outs and on CD-ROM.
Approx
$35
Public Domain Reference Book Getting Permission
by Richard Stim, Attorney
If you cannot find what you need in the public domain, you must get permission or a license to use copyrighted materials. This book, with agreements as tear-outs and on disk, tells you how.
Approx
$30
Public Domain Reference Book The Book of World Famous Music
by James J. Fuld
Song reference tracing nearly 1000 of the world's best tunes back to their origin. Details composers, lyricists, copyright dates, first lines of music and lyrics, and a history of each song.
Approx
$10
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Public Domain Reference Book The Great Song Thesaurus
by Roger Lax and Frederick Smith
Lists virtually every popular song hit since the 1500's.  11,000 song titles with lyricists, composers, dates of popularity, and pertinent facts, 865 musicals, 1441 films, 6163 composers, and more.
Approx
$25
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Public Domain Reference Book The Oxford Dictionary of Music
by Michael Kennedy
About the most comprehensive classical music reference ever published in one volume. Alphabetical listing of musical works including classical, opera, ballet, and orchestra. Includes composers, directors, musical terms, and instruments. This is our major source for PD information on classical music works and where we look to find trusted information about classical music.
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$25
Used