a treasure trove for writers
rediscover Saturdays.

EU copyright ends on Joyce

Copyright on James Joyce’s works in the European Union expired at midnight on January 1, 2012.

Writings of Joyce that were published during the Irish author's lifetime: Dubliners, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Ulysses and Finnegans Wake became available for publication and quotation without payment to the Irish author's estate, or necessity to seek that estate's permission.

Joyce died on January 13th, 1941, some 70 years ago.

At that time, copyright in Britain and Ireland extended for 50 years after an author's death, which in Joyce's case was until 1991.

However, in 1993, EU copyright law among its members was harmonized and the period was extended to 70 years.

The end of copyright protection will enable creative artists and theatre companies to stage adaptations and re-enactments. Public broadcast will also be possible. Joyce’s solitary play, Exiles, can also be freely staged, and productions are likely.

Copyright uncertainty exists on other works by Joyce, including some unpublished papers.

Joycean enthusiast Senator David Norris has tabled a motion in the Irish upper house, the Seanad, calling for a statement on the issue by the relevant government minister.

© www.askaboutwriting.net
07jan12 440
more news stories here
========================
copyright means you do NOT cut and paste our researched material as your own.

Your Support is our Strength.
If you enjoy the service Askaboutwriting.net provides please support us with a voluntary contribution.
Thank you.
Details
here