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In writing my first (non-fiction) book, I am discovering the difficulties of permissions. I am wanting to use a summary of an article by one author in the introduction of another author’s book. I have contacted the publisher. But my questions are:
1. Did the book author need permission from the publisher of the article? How about from the author of the article (In this case he is deceased, so his estate)? 2. If so, will I need them for my book?
3. Do you need permission to summarize something you read and publish it? What if specific details are eliminated? Can you say "I read an article this morning about a young woman who" - do you need permissions anyway?
Sometimes, I find it pretty hard to even ask (e.g. old posting in forums).
I've read several articles on permissions, but haven't found anything on these questions. Advise?
1. Did the book author need permission from the publisher of the article? How about from the author of the article (In this case he is deceased, so his estate)? 2. If so, will I need them for my book?
3. Do you need permission to summarize something you read and publish it? What if specific details are eliminated? Can you say "I read an article this morning about a young woman who" - do you need permissions anyway?
Sometimes, I find it pretty hard to even ask (e.g. old posting in forums).
I've read several articles on permissions, but haven't found anything on these questions. Advise?