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tsgreer · 05-28-2007, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Roy White

The thing is, I've been freely using any pics I find on the net as Illustrations in my books. (I'd never put innapropriate ones in) Since we are uploading the books here for all to use, are there any copyright issues with doing this?

I do think we probably have to be sensitive to copyright issues regarding pics and illustrations that we use for our books (hey artists have the same rights as authors right?!).

But it's usually a lot harder to find out if the artwork is public domain.

RWood · 05-28-2007, 05:05 PM

I will be posting a bunch of George Orwell material. A lot from his short story collections that are on PG-Australia. I will skip 1984 as a copy of it came with the Reader and other than getting Travis to do better cover art (and that does not say a lot for Travis) I don't think I would have much to add to what is already there.

In the short story Shooting an Elephant is one of my all time favorite lines, "In Moulmein, in lower Burma, I was hated by large numbers of people—the only time in my life that I have been important enough for this to happen to me."

Dr. Drib · 05-28-2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RWood

I did post a text only version of Don Q, Part I as part of the Harvard Classics series.

Thank you, yes, I had forgotten about that. Sorry. I'll go back and check the translator on that.

Thanks again.

Don

Dr. Drib · 05-28-2007, 08:02 PM

Sorry. See explantion in the upload file.

HarryT · 05-29-2007, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy White

The thing is, I've been freely using any pics I find on the net as Illustrations in my books. (I'd never put innapropriate ones in) Since we are uploading the books here for all to use, are there any copyright issues with doing this?

If the illustrations are from out-of-copyright editions of the book, there shouldn't be any issues (eg the "Phiz" illustrations of Dickens). If the illustrations are from modern editions, then one should ideally ask permission or, at the very least, acknowledge the source!

HarryT · 05-29-2007, 05:45 AM

I've just posted "The Valley of Ghosts". That, by the way, is the last of the currently available Edgar Wallace novels done. He wrote enormously more - well over 100 more - so doubtless more will appear on PG in the future. I'll post them as and when they appear.

There are a couple of short stories: "The Greek Poropulos" and "The Ghost Walker" that I've not bothered with.

Dr. Drib · 05-29-2007, 05:58 AM

Harry - I love the feel of these old creakers. They're fun and absorbing. Please post ANY as you find them. I'm currently reading "The Avenger" and I find it a great read.

Thanks.

Dr. Drib · 05-29-2007, 06:09 AM

I'm announcing to everyone here that I intend to do ALL of A. Merritt's work that is freely available.

He's a fun read and a great fantasy writer, with a touch of the mysterious and the orient thrown in.

I highly recommend him if you haven't yet read his work.

Although his work his available all over the place, it's not available at this site and especially created for our favorite Reader.

I'll work on the remaining titles when I get off work today.
Work: Argghghgghggh!!

Don

HarryT · 05-29-2007, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Harry - I love the feel of these old creakers. They're fun and absorbing. Please post ANY as you find them. I'm currently reading "The Avenger" and I find it a great read.

Thanks.

Yes, I agree. Nobody would call Mr Wallace's works "great literature", but they are certainly "great fun". You are the one who deserves the thanks for posting the first one; I hadn't heard of him prior to that!

RWood · 05-29-2007, 05:06 PM

I just found several Sherwood Anderson books at Project Gutenberg and will prepare post them as soon as I have finished with the George Orwell material.

After that I will be going back to the Harvard Classics as the demands of business are starting to increase and the amount of free time will be little. This also means more time on planes so I can catch up on the great stuff posted here and maybe even finish the Haggard stuff Harry posted. (I may not make it through all 14 volumes.)

Dr. Drib · 06-02-2007, 07:46 AM

An important fantasy novel. And a great read.

Don

Alexander Turcic · 06-05-2007, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

An important fantasy novel. And a great read.

Don

Are there any other recommended fantasy novels in the public domain?

HarryT · 06-05-2007, 08:32 AM

Some of Jules Verne's books would be classified as "fantasy" rather than SF these days. Eg "Off On a Comet" was never intended to be taken as a serious scientific discussion. Then you have Edgar Rice Burroughs and Robert E. Howard - a lot of Burroughs and virtually all of Howard are fantasy.

Alexander Turcic · 06-05-2007, 08:36 AM

I forgot about Howard.

Thanks for the pointer, Harry!

Dr. Drib · 06-05-2007, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexander Turcic

Are there any other recommended fantasy novels in the public domain?

I keep discovering new ones all the time, but off the top of my head I'm thinking of one right now - E. R. Eddison, author of "The Worm Ouroboros" - but I need to see if its' in the public domain.

I hope it is.

Don

05-28-2007, 08:02 PM	#109
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,737 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	New version of LeSage (Gil Blas) -- major error in INDEX Sorry. See explantion in the upload file.

05-29-2007, 06:09 AM	#113
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,737 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	Full intent to do ALL of A. Merritt I'm announcing to everyone here that I intend to do ALL of A. Merritt's work that is freely available. He's a fun read and a great fantasy writer, with a touch of the mysterious and the orient thrown in. I highly recommend him if you haven't yet read his work. Although his work his available all over the place, it's not available at this site and especially created for our favorite Reader. I'll work on the remaining titles when I get off work today. Work: Argghghgghggh!! Don

05-29-2007, 05:06 PM	#115
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	I just found several Sherwood Anderson books at Project Gutenberg and will prepare post them as soon as I have finished with the George Orwell material. After that I will be going back to the Harvard Classics as the demands of business are starting to increase and the amount of free time will be little. This also means more time on planes so I can catch up on the great stuff posted here and maybe even finish the Haggard stuff Harry posted. (I may not make it through all 14 volumes.) Last edited by RWood; 05-30-2007 at 12:46 PM. Reason: Back to the HC series

06-02-2007, 07:46 AM	#116
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,737 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	Intent to do "A Voyage To Arcturus" by David Lindsay An important fantasy novel. And a great read. Don

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05-28-2007, 05:05 PM	#107
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	I will be posting a bunch of George Orwell material. A lot from his short story collections that are on PG-Australia. I will skip 1984 as a copy of it came with the Reader and other than getting Travis to do better cover art (and that does not say a lot for Travis) I don't think I would have much to add to what is already there. In the short story Shooting an Elephant is one of my all time favorite lines, "In Moulmein, in lower Burma, I was hated by large numbers of people—the only time in my life that I have been important enough for this to happen to me."

05-29-2007, 05:45 AM	#111
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I've just posted "The Valley of Ghosts". That, by the way, is the last of the currently available Edgar Wallace novels done. He wrote enormously more - well over 100 more - so doubtless more will appear on PG in the future. I'll post them as and when they appear. There are a couple of short stories: "The Greek Poropulos" and "The Ghost Walker" that I've not bothered with.

05-29-2007, 05:58 AM	#112
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,737 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	Harry - I love the feel of these old creakers. They're fun and absorbing. Please post ANY as you find them. I'm currently reading "The Avenger" and I find it a great read. Thanks.

06-05-2007, 08:32 AM	#118
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Some of Jules Verne's books would be classified as "fantasy" rather than SF these days. Eg "Off On a Comet" was never intended to be taken as a serious scientific discussion. Then you have Edgar Rice Burroughs and Robert E. Howard - a lot of Burroughs and virtually all of Howard are fantasy.

06-05-2007, 08:36 AM	#119
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,163 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	I forgot about Howard. Thanks for the pointer, Harry!

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