This photo is in the public domain, as it was taken in 1914 by Eugene de Salignac (an American, so no chance of restoration). But the only places I can find it want to charge over $100 (
or a thousand!) for a relatively small print. Where I can obtain a high-res version of it for free or for a small fee?
posted by benbenson
on May 3, 2013 -
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I'm looking for something akin to
Rpg Maker VX Resource Planet, except with vector art. I'd like resources for public domain or CC-licensed vector art assets for use as placeholders in games. I'd prefer SVG format and paths that are as simple and small as possible, but anything convertible to SVG is cool.
posted by ignignokt
on Mar 20, 2013 -
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A very simple question about public domain and publishing, specifically regarding the use of a poem in a book.
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posted by jonathanbell
on Sep 11, 2012 -
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Where could I find very short (2-3 paragraph) interesting stories or anecdotes in the public domain that could be recorded for an informational video?
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posted by mimo
on Feb 27, 2012 -
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Open Directories: Occasionally I'll come across an
index.html treasure-trove. What are the best and most interesting
directory indexes of public-facing (by design or by oversight) public-domain archival materials? How does one find more of them?
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posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj
on Feb 7, 2012 -
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Dear Metafilter: can you suggest any short stories that fit a general theme of post-apocalyptic stories, but which are out of copyright/public domain?
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posted by reynir
on Jan 22, 2012 -
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When I finally take the plunge on an eBook reader I want an epic collection of public domain classic and/or important and/or utilitarian books to live on it. I'm looking for a particular sort of resource for this quest.
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posted by nanojath
on Jan 9, 2012 -
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What is the best way to find out whether publications by a US state, county, or city agency are copyrighted?
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posted by kristi
on Jul 28, 2011 -
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I have the pictures. I need the music. Help me find some cc or public domain music to accompany a photo montage.
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posted by newrambler
on Jul 16, 2011 -
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I just got dumped. Could you please recommend some public domain books to help me get through this.
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posted by willie11
on Jul 11, 2011 -
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Publicdomainpoetryfilter: I'm trying to find a poem (any poem, not a specific poem) that is:
- in the public domain
- written in two "voices" or contains two perspectives
- (less important) one of the voices is prevented from doing something for some sort of reason
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posted by audiodidactic
on Jul 10, 2011 -
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I would like links to safety videos that are public domain and/or creative commons licensed.
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posted by jsturgill
on May 25, 2011 -
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I'm trying to find public domain e-books of English language teaching material that I can adapt into online courses.
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posted by mammary16
on May 13, 2011 -
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Where can I find public domain (1920s and before) Chicago newspapers online - especially with birth and marriage notices and building permit news?
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posted by kristi
on Apr 7, 2011 -
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How do I go about (legally) compiling a small glossary with intent to publish?
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posted by usonian
on Mar 22, 2011 -
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Can you recommend any books in translation I might want to read that are public domain?
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posted by calico
on Mar 17, 2011 -
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Do you know of a mockumentary that is legally available to watch online, or that is in the public domain (I'm in Canada)?
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posted by Cuke
on Mar 16, 2011 -
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16 years ago, a Congressional Task Force was set up to study a major policy issue. Six months later, its report led to far-reaching legislative changes. Despite extensive news coverage from creation to completion, the report itself is virtually inaccessible.
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posted by anigbrowl
on Mar 7, 2011 -
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What's stopping me laying out the text of
these top PD books using a new PD font, designing my own covers and (occasionally) internal illustrations, and re-selling them via places like lulu.com?
Just seems a good way to practice my design / layout skills and maybe turn a profit.
Thoughts?
posted by gonzo_ID
on Jan 29, 2011 -
10 answers
Help me find public domain pictures, videos, animations of disease states and other biological topics
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posted by Wolfster
on Dec 14, 2010 -
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I'm looking for high-resolution cover art from Golden Age pulp science fiction magazines that's definitely in the public domain.
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posted by gerryblog
on Dec 5, 2010 -
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What is the correct way to reference a song in an academic paper if it is in the public domain due to age? I'm using the words of songs written in the 1800's, but I'm not sure what my obligation is for citations, and how I would go about referencing it, as most song citations including things like specific date, recording company, etc. Thanks!
posted by SpacemanStix
on Nov 15, 2010 -
6 answers
What's the best / easiest way to process / format material I've downloaded or copied from the web to read on Apple's Books app? On a Kindle? If I format for the Kindle, would the material be synced on both devices if I use the Kindle iPhone app as my reader? I've been using Calibre to rip ePubs, but there has to be an easier way than what I'm doing, which takes forever.
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posted by Admiral Haddock
on Oct 12, 2010 -
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Between my iPhone's Stanza app and the loooooong quiet days ahead of me in the office during the holiday season, I'd like to read some stuff online. Any suggestions?
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posted by Madamina
on Nov 25, 2009 -
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How do I prepare digitized public domain works for clean print on demand?
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posted by yamel
on Sep 18, 2009 -
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Dear mefites, Is it legal to use creative commons stuff, properly licensed and attributed, on a political website that 1) expresses views that the original author might not like, and 2) raises money, such as for a candidate or a party's branch? Particularly interested in stuff that's got a non-commercial license but is okay to use for derivative works. This is in the U.K. Thanks!
posted by anonymous
on Jan 12, 2009 -
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I'd like to find some public domain photos for a book proposal on urban sprawl and smart growth.
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posted by hamster
on Jun 29, 2008 -
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I'm looking for recommendations on gpl'd or public domain card games and role playing games. Which ones are easiest to learn and the most fun?
posted by JaySunSee
on Mar 14, 2008 -
6 answers
I have a website where I upload all of my photos and license them as public domain. Each photo is individually listed as public domain, each has a link to it's Creative Commons "license" as a work in the public domain, and the site is rather obviously all about photos in the public domain. The problem - Large companies are taking my photos and, without editing them, putting their copyright on them. Is this evil, and how nasty should I be about it?
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posted by Ragma
on Feb 27, 2008 -
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Which Creative Commons license is most like public domain? Does it make any sense to license the content I've posted if it's in the public domain?
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posted by cog_nate
on Dec 19, 2007 -
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Is it or isn't it public domain? News article published in 1909 should be in the public domain, but news service I purchased it from says its copyrighted.
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posted by [insert clever name here]
on Nov 13, 2007 -
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I need to make a simple contract in which I photograph something and the resulting images end up in the public domain.
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posted by fake
on Nov 7, 2007 -
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Are U.S. Government publications copyrighted or in the Public Domain? More specifically, are Federal Reserve publications copyrighted or in the Public Domain? I'd like to be able to monkey with
these comics, but am wary of violating copyright.
(I've sent e-mail to the Federal Reserve asking this same question, but am skeptical that I'll receive a timely response.)
posted by jdroth
on Aug 23, 2007 -
28 answers
I'm trying to find public domain ebooks on European history, particularly from the time of Louis XIV.
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posted by happyturtle
on Jul 7, 2007 -
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