Copy this book

As artists grapple with changes in copyright law and complexities of copying in their daily practices, the book Copy this Eric Schrijver's book is translated into French and published by Les commissaires anonymous. This book takes both a practical and critical approach to guiding readers through the different concepts related to copyright and how to which they apply. It comes in the form of a volume divided into five thematic chapters, based on concrete examples and illustrated by royalty-free images and original creations by the author. Copy This Book answers questions such as: How to obtain rights copyright? For what types of works? And for how long? How is it Does copyright law transpose across media? And how can we integrate the other artists' work in yours? Copy This book also details the concepts of parenting from a work and original creation that defines current legal systems. It offers thus conceptual tools enabling participation in contemporary debates concerning intellectual property. Throughout the book, Copy This Book presents concrete situations: artists and designers, designers and creators confronted with legal conditions of their field. While tracing the gains and losses legal documents of multiple known and unknown creators, it also shows how legal considerations can in turn influence processes artistic and the works of art themselves. You will discover how David Bowie altered his music to avoid upsetting George's heirs Orwell, why Sherrie Levine chose to copy photographer Ansel Adams, and why the Wu-Tang Clan released a single-copy album. Copying this book helps to politicize the exhibition, circulation and marketing of works in society so that artists can choose (and not undergo) the way to make their work public.