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:

enter image description here

and turn it into this (plus adding title and name of author):

enter image description here

And then use it as a cover for a book at Amazon.

Is that copyright infringement?

2013/07/09
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7/9/2013 7:14:00 AM

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
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7/23/2013 3:55:00 PM