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You're into international copyright law now, Mr Ploppy. Another minefield. There are differing opinions on what might be considered 'fair usage'. Often, you can lift a line or two or get copyright permission free (in return for a full copyright credit) from the holder. But I, for instance, just paid a great deal to the Wiley Agency for permission to use a full verse from Borges' poetry as a section lead on a novel I had in edit. Watch your step. Something to remember is that, as has been mentioned, libel and copyright laws differ from country to country. BUT your book (PoD or ebook) is likely to be produced in a single international edition and available for sale here there and everywhere. Therefore, you're also open to litigation everywhere. If in doubt ... leave it out. Cheers. Neil
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