Using a picture which had been modified beyond recognition. Is that copyright infringement?
Using a picture which had been modified beyond recognition. Is that copyright infringement?
Question
Say I take this pic:
and turn it into this (plus adding title and name of author):
And then use it as a cover for a book at Amazon.
Is that copyright infringement?
2013/07/09
Popular Answer
UK copyright law:
Yes, it is infringement. You are creating a derivative work. This treatment needs the permission of the copyright holder.
2013/07/23