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What is a book copyright page?
A book’s copyright page is very important, especially if you want to protect your writing from plagiarism.
The copyright page is most commonly found on the back of the book’s title page.
What does a book copyright page include?
It should include the following:
The copyright symbol (“©”) should go next to the copyright owner’s name. It should look like, “© 2021 by Iris Scott,” or can be spelled out “Copyright © 2021 Iris Scott.”
Important tips:
iii. Your copyright will last for the duration of your lifetime plus an additional 70 years.
The copyright year is the year you receive your copyright. If the book is reprinted into new editions, the copyright will list all of the edition years, starting with the latest.
The copyright year is the year your book is published, not written.
This states that the copyright holder, who is the author, reserves all rights to reproduce the book or portions of the book.
It can be simply stated as, “All rights reserved,” or you can expand upon it.
An ISBN is an International Standard Book Number, which is necessary if you plan to sell your book. The number always comprises 13 digits, and the numbers correspond with regional codes, particular publishers, editions, etc.
The ISBN is merely an identifier for your book; it has no legal weight. There is a different ISBN for each format of your book, for example, paperback and hardcover.
The disclaimer feature is normally used in fiction books and is included to protect you from potential lawsuits if your characters or plot lines resemble real people or events.
It acknowledges that some characters may resemble real people, yet it affirms that this is a work of your imagination.
If you include excerpts from any other work (another book, artwork, articles, etc.) you will need to give credit on the copyright page.
The page also includes where the book was printed and what edition it is (first or second or third, etc.).
Publisher information (such as the name and address) should be included in the copyright page.
Even if it’s on your title page, the edition information should appear on the book copyright page. This doesn’t need to be an elaborate paragraph, just a simple line of text that states which edition is this.
The acknowledgements section usually has a list of people who helped your book be what it is, but it’s okay to list them here as well.
Include the author website on the page, especially if you’re self-publishing.
If your book is published by a big publisher, then the ordering information such as quantity sales, textbooks, orders by trade bookstores or wholesalers should be included on this page.
Trademark notice information should be on the book copyright page, which includes names and logos of the publishing company. The copyright page can also include statements which verify its environmental consciousness of the book.
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