On Public Domain Day, January 1, 2025, creative works from 1930, including notable books like “As I Lay Dying”, “Vile Bodies”, and “Nancy Drew and the Secret of the Old Clock” as well as sound recordings from 1925 became free for public use. But as always, there are exceptions.
On Public Domain Day, January 1, 2025, creative works from 1929, including notable books like “A Farewell to Arms” and “A Room of One’s Own” as well as sound recordings from 1924 became free for public use. But as always, there are exceptions.
On Public Domain Day, January 1, 2024, creative works from 1928, including notable books like “Lady Chatterley’s Lover,” films such as “Steamboat Willie,” and various musical pieces and sound recordings from 1923 became free for public use.
It’s that time of year when new books drop into the public domain. Here is a list of all of the works losing copyright protection with highlights of those I’m most excited about.
It’s that time of year when new books drop into the public domain. Here is a list of those I’m most excited about.
