Can You Read Books On YouTube Videos Without It Being Copyright Infringement

[@samaranewman8559]

I see many channels with millions of views reading children’s books out loud. Some have included legal clauses within their descriptions and some do not. If it truly was a copyright infringement, wouldn’t KZbin flag the videos? I’m interested in starting my own channel and want to be sure I’m doing things the right way. Thank you!

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

How would KZbin magically know? They don't have access to the transcripts of the books. Unless it's reported, they can't have that information to know. Having a clause in the description doesn't mean anything, as discussed in this video. Without written permission, it's illegal. And just because KZbin doesn't flag it doesn't mean it's not illegal-the entire point is that unless you get written permission to read a book of any kind out loud in a video, on a stage, etc, you're violating copyright. Here's a useful video that released on the main channel yesterday on why things like "credit to creator" and "no infringement intended" don't cover you legally at all: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5bCoKePZclmf6c

[@samaranewman8559]

@@KMRobinsonBooks thank you! I really don’t know the ins and outs of how KZbin works when it comes to uploading my own content. I will check out that video.

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

I teach social media on my main channel (not this one) Here's a full playlist on KZbin content: kzbin.info/aero/PLCYnDG9b0_S7v1cGhxrJ87hKvoO8zLfZZ

[@aaschitareddymathuru8056]

Hi mam , I'm interested in reading a book alongside giving my review or feedback with my own content . Meaning , i will read maybe 4-5 pages of a book and then give a brief commentary and discuss my own quotes . Mam will i be in any trouble ?

[@Fatherofthepack22]

What if you read the book for education purposes?

[@luciannalunaes2975]

I am so glad I found your channel. My livestream chat gave me the idea to post pre-recorded audio of books here when I brought up my love for reading. I didn't even think of copyright as I was just excited to do something to share my love of books with my community. Thank you so much for this.

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

So glad we could help!!

[@Aunt-Shirley]

Hi there! What about if I am not the person reading the book, what if I’m simply turning the pages of the book and the coinciding cassette tape is playing. As in a children’s book and cassette tape. Thank you for your answer! Oh! And would it be different on a Facebook group or page as opposed to KZbin and such? Thank you!

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

@@Aunt-Shirley then you're violating two copyrights, the audiobook and the book. There's no difference between them, they're all a public performance. Even reading the book to neighborhood kids in your back yard is a public performance and requires a license.

[@folkmagicstudio]

I own a bookstore. One thing that wasn't covered was reading a small excerpt from a book. Creating videos to increase the sale of a book seems like fair use when you only plan to read a couple of paragraphs from different parts of a book as part of a review to sell the book

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

As Tony likes to say, fair use is one of the most misused and misunderstood things ever, so we’ve done a few more episodes on it: Is It Fair Use To Read Book Aloud On KZbin Or In Public-kzbin.info/www/bejne/boWaapeiaqqke6s When Is It Fair Use To Use A Book You Didn't Write Or Hold The Copyright To? -kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2PddWaNjZqshaM Can You Read Picture Books On KZbin Or Social Media Legally-kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYvTXoeaf9iXjsU Most people will try to claim that it’s marketing, but it still falls under copyright protection, and you, even as a book seller, need to make sure you have permission to do so. Because you’re a bookseller, most publishers and authors will be willing to have a discussion with you on it, and if they give you permission, it’s their decision what passages you’ll be able to share publicly. Even as a seller, you still fall under the same rules as everyone else…and you also have the added layer of profiting off those sales, so it’s especially important to make sure you’re getting that writing permission and consent to be reading passages. This also seems like a great episode to film so I’ve also added this to our list, thanks for the great question!

[@economicintuition]

@@KMRobinsonBooks Did you ever make this video? My search for whether I can read a small excerpt and then comment on how those lines made me feel is what brought me to this video. I think it's intuitive that reading an entire chapter or an entire book on KZbin is a no no. Afterall, if I can come on KZbin and listen to a book then why buy the book? (...adversely impacting the revenues and thus royalties to the author.)

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

@@economicintuition Video on bookstores reading things: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaW0m4eNZ6qmapY

[@RaroHi]

Holy, the fact you've replied to basically all of these comments with in-depth answers is unbelievable. This entire video comment page is a wealth of information in of itself.

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

My goal is to make sure people get answers and get back to what they were doing quickly ;) Especially in the publishing space, it's so easy to get mis information and fear mongering, so I make sure I bring on guests like Tony that bring correct info to keep everyone safe, protected, and productive! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice comment! I appreciate you being here.

[@stevekritselis6420]

@@RaroHi hi is this for me

[@rashidareeves78]

I haven’t watched the video yet but what I see is how you answer comments in DETAIL. That’s EXCELLENT!!!! 👏🏾

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

I’m here to get people as much information as possible😉

[@Another97baby]

Oh this was so helpful I didn’t even know public domain books existed! Thank you for this information.

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Glad it helped!

[@vivveene]

@@KMRobinsonBooks : How do I know if a book is a public domain and does that mean once it is a public domain, I can read from it.

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

@@vivveene We answered all of that in the video ;) Definitely give that another look.

[@Grandmachaz17]

Most of rhe books I've bought for myself and as gifts are ones that I've listened to in KZbin . I would hope authors would grant permission, it makes them$$$. Over the past year alone I've spent a several hundred $ on books I first heard of and listened to on KZbin.

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

It doesn't make them money. Even if they get a few sales, it's hundreds-thousands of dollars they don't get from people who don't buy it. If a channel is monetized, that person who stole the content makes money off the stolen content. Unless it's specifically from a publisher or author directly, it's likely stolen content, and we 100% do not support that. It literally ends authors' careers.

[@MahanKaurLLC]

I'm an author and I would be honored if somebody wanted to read my book and share it online

[@ThomasCassonActor]

might be fun to read public domain books

[@brightenedmind]

Hello there, thank you so much for the info. I got my first strike from reading a paragraph from a book that was only 11 seconds. Does that mean even just a quick read can cause this hey or showing the inside of a book that is no public domain?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

As we said, you can't read a book without a license, even in part.

[@brightenedmind]

@@KMRobinsonBooks thanks so much just sad as I was just sharing my love for book. I'll have to take down a few reels. Thanks for this!

[@cine-matt859]

Public libraries often have reading days where someone reads a different children's book each week. I guess maybe they're asking permission

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

They are required to since it's a public performance. Most authors and publishers grant permission to libraries, schools, etc.

[@daisysolace8817]

Thank you for this content. i want to ask if this also affects book reviews. Like review a book chapter by chapter and discussing higihlights of the book as a way of encouraging others to read. Do i need copyright permission for book review

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Summarizing books chapter by chapter is a huge no no. That's infringing on so much. Book reviews as a whole are designed to help people decide if a book is a good fit for them or not, not a summary of the book or the chapters ;) There's a great video listed as the main video on the channel talking about the correct way to do book reviews that might be very valuable for you to check out. Going through a book section by section can most certainly get you in big trouble. We've done tons of episodes on this here on the channel with our lawyer that would be highly informative on why it's not okay to be doing chapter by chapter things with books ;)

[@KevHick]

Wait. Chapter summary is copyright infringement? Where is the line? Whole book summary ok but not sectional breakdowns?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

A whole book summary is like a 5 sentence overview of the entire book, not chapter by chapter. You are not giving away the details of the book, but can reference the giant over all themes. The entire point is you can't give away the content of a book. Don't break it down it. Think about what themes are already presented in the book blurb...that's the kind of thing you can talk about because that's public information to describe the book.

[@RezaM_official]

so if i read from copyright free books (public domain books) on youtube , is it ok?

[@betelguese18]

yes

[@hustlemoneychannel]

You have a beautiful smile! You light my day!

[@jodiwhitfield8767]

How does this work for song lyrics? Let’s say reading (not singing) song lyrics that are 30+ years old? For example Bob Marley lyrics?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Still copyright infringement.

[@-KingOfKhaos]

I’m guessing you are an author based on your passion for this issue. KZbin is full of channels doing book readings. I’m curious how many copyright cases have been litigated against small channels doing book readings by publishers and authors? And of those how many have been successfully litigated? The music industry for years has tried to grapple with copyright issues; some successful some not. But one thing that has emerged is the concept of alterations or transformative works. If a book is written, obviously someone can’t just copy the enter text and publish it as their own since that would be a blatant copyright violation. However, if someone is taking a written copy, and then speaking the copy out loud, or even further, acting the parts of the text out loud, that sounds like a transformation from written to verbal content. Does it not?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

I’d advise watching the episode again as this was all very clearly covered😉

[@LauraHalderman]

If you are granted permission by the copyright claimant, how do you document that in your KZbin video or other online read aloud? Do simply say aloud - I'm reading this book with permission from X? Does it need to appear in text in the video? And, for a children's picture book, is it assumed that a read aloud also includes showing the pictures? Or does showing the pictures require a different approval process? Thanks!

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

All of that would be covered in the licensing agreement contract and will vary contract to contract. That's something you have to discuss with the copyright holder and you have to make sure is in the paperwork giving you permission to use in, spelling out the very specific capacity in which you are allowed to use it.

[@thessasaavedrachannel]

About to start a book review channel soon and I find this very helpful. Thank you 😊 But just to clarify, can i read a quote from the book and tell something about the author?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

As in a sentence or two, not really more than that😉

[@thessasaavedrachannel]

@KMRobinsonBooks thank you!!

[@kristengwenwriter]

So what is considered fair use? I'd like to read just the first page of 200-ish page middle grade novels to get people interested in reading the whole book. Is that okay or not? I've reached out to several publishing companies to ask their permission, but that was back in November, and I haven't heard from any of them. It makes me wonder if they're like, "Why are you even asking about 1 page?" Or maybe that's not the case. Confused. Thanks!

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

I wouldn't recommend it. Read the blurb that's public on Amazon/Barnes and Noble. Give an overview in your own words on what you find interesting and exciting about the book. If you're excited about a book, the listeners will be too, so tell them all the wonderful reasons they should be reading it, but don't read any of the actual book without express written permission from the copyright holder (you don't want to sour any potential relationship with them or hurt your love of the story when they get upset you did something without permission)

[@kristengwenwriter]

@@KMRobinsonBooks got it! Thank you!!

[@serafimaleskova5125]

Thank you for this interesting information, but then what about the classics. I mean Shakespeare or Conan Doyle etc for example. Cuz google says: "How long is copyright on books UK? - Literary works are protected when they are original, and the duration will depend on when the works were created, not their popularity at any given point. However, recent works may be protected by copyright until the next century, as copyright lasts for 70 years after the death of the author" or about America: ''One secret of the publishing industry is that most American books published before 1964 never extended their copyright, meaning they're in the public domain today."

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

We discuss copyright and public domain at length in many of these videos. Things that are out of copyright because they are super old obviously aren't going to have copyright protection. It is your obligation to do extensive research on each individual piece you're considering to see if you legally have the rights or freedom to work with each specific piece.

[@Reina-h1d]

So would I be ok to read the Bible?

[@retirelolita9792]

Question- is it ok to take pics of the pages of smaller kids story books (not chapter books) books with pictures & words. Take pics of these pages, crop & share the pics in order in a post. Is this allowed? I have so many great books from many years of my kids growing up, now they're older and I'm going through these books and just thinking I would really like to share these with other people & kiddos. I think that's a way to do it. Is this ok? Maybe I can start an instagram page for this? Thank you!

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

That's a massive copyright violation, do not do that without written consent from the copyright holder. Here's a video specifically on reading pictures books that explains why it's even more dangerous to do than using a small passage from a full length novel, and all the points apply to taking photos and putting them not he internet too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYvTXoeaf9iXjsU

[@ieltsorganizer]

So I want to teach English based on some coursebooks. I now know that I can't show the pdf, but how about the examples? If I give my explanation of a certain grammar rule and then use examples in the book which are a single line each. would it be copyright infrigement? Another scenario, if I show the picture of a coursebook on my videos or the pages I'm going to teach for a few seconds would it be an infridgement?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Former teacher here! Make up your own examples to show on screen. You can use similar sentences with the same structural issues to illustrate your point. Don't use their imagery as that would be infringement without properly licensing it (would advise to reach out to company as they might okay it)

[@jmfrey13]

All of this seems to cover reading the book and posting a public video. What if I record the book and share it only with my kids using the private listing within KZbin. Before Internet, when I was deployed I used to record books on cassette tape and send them to my kids. I could, of course, do the same thing and send them a copy of the video, but hosting this on KZbin and providing them a private (not just unlisted) link in KZbin. I'm sure I could still go through the process of asking permission and being clear to my usage, but this use case doesn't seem to meet the public reading aspects.

[@wojti225]

What if you read an uninterrupted version of a monologue that you can normally find on a fandom page (wookiepedia)?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

That's copyright infringement and theft. And having it posted on some fan page is copyright infringement, so just because it's there doesn't make it legal to be there.

[@chrysomarousi5281]

Thank you for the info provided. Could you specify whether Greek mythology books are under public performance rights?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

It's up to you to do the leg work for each individual one, it's not the same across the board. You most certainly cannot use a newer printing of any of them as they all have copyright protections; you'll have to find an old one that is in the public domain.

[@sherryoliver3215]

I want to read a book to my daughter who is too sick to hold a book to read for herself. Could I upload that in portions to KZbin and not make it public, but only the one I give the link to, my daughter, could listen. Is that OK? Is youtube likely to reprimand me since it is not for the public?

[@sherryoliver3215]

Not all books, spell check changed it. Just a book.

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Hi there! This is still copyright infringement. Your best bet would be to call or facetime and read it to her.

[@samanthafigueroa8462]

What about republished books? For example, if I wanted to read The Raven by Poe but it was from a newer penguin edition of Poe’s collected poems?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Reprints have their own (much newer) copyright protection. So you can't use Penguin's edition because it's a much newer production covered by copyright.

[@winterrice7736]

Could you do an online book club type deal? Like I read the book online but take pause to talk about it with everyone?

[@winterrice7736]

Also if I do an animated video would it? I think it would be considered original content, including the video footage and audio. Which does classify under fair use.

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

All of this is massive copyright infringement. None of it qualifies even remotely as fair use. These are tons of videos on fair use in the legal playlist on the channel (I’m traveling and can’t grab the link for you)

[@drewmilano]

So for example the copyright page said copyright 2007 and it s past that year were safe to read it or is that when the copyright was issued and there is a certain time past that, that must be waited till?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

We discussed this in the video. Everything is protected for a very long time. Things from the early 1900s are just starting to be public domain and not even all of those count. Things from 2007 won't be public domain until at earliest 2087 IF it qualifies at that point.

[@poortiagarwal2355]

Can we read older classics? Like a short story by Anton Chekhov or Shakespeare?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

You'll have to do the work of looking each individual story up to see if it's in the public domain or not ;)

[@wrensreviews1125]

what if you mention the name of the book, chapter number, and author and explain you don't own beforehand?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

IT IS COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT and up to $250,000 in fines. Just saying "not mine, no copyright theft intended" doesn't mean you're allowed to use it or that you'll be spared legal ramifications. Because if those are the rules we're trying to play by, anyone could walk up to your house and say "I don't own it" and then enter and do whatever they like with no repercussions. A copyright protected book is not yours and you don't get to do anything with it without a license.

[@lorrainefoster1320]

I’m a teacher and have an unlisted KZbin page that only my students have access to. Can I read books there for them only or is it a no?

[@lorrainefoster1320]

Never mind, I just read the inside of one of the library books I checked out.😔

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

That would still violate copyright😉 (also, I’m a former elementary teacher!)

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Here’s another great video you should check out: Does A Public Performance License Give Me Permission To Record A Book Reading For KZbin? kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH61eJ2qrtOXaNU

[@lorrainefoster1320]

@@KMRobinsonBooks That’s cool! Ok thanks. What about if I record on dvd and just play it on my class? Is that still a violation?

[@pallasathena1369]

I have a set of books from an old true crime author - from South Africa who wrote these books from 1929--1970. He was the reporter for a newspaper in capetown in his time and is long gone. These are out of print and have indepth cases which are fascinating. Should I try one chapter and see if it is accepted?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

No, you should not "try it and see if it's accepted"...that's a very easy way to get yourself sued. Never do that without actually checking to see if it's truly in the public domain or obtaining a license. Furthermore, if you Google what year books go into the public domain, you'll see not a single one of those books are anywhere near qualifying, but even IF they were old enough to hit the year for public domain, there are still factors that would keep it out of public domain, so even IF they were old enough (and none of them are) you would still be required to do the work to find out. This is the law and there are no "but I didn't know"s in the law. You will need to reach out to his estate/family to get written permission.

[@pallasathena1369]

@@KMRobinsonBooks thank you so much, I never knew all of the laws for older material. It is such a shame as these books are so interesting. I have never published anything on KZbin so it is all new to me. Once again, thank you, the thought of being sued is horrendous.

[@stevekritselis6420]

I'm telling you I've been trying to sue my publisher for 20 yrs. No one cares. No body is going to sue you. Stop being so paranoid Scarface. I can see it now. Your in prison and really tough black guy is like, " so, what are you in for?And you say in a faggy voice, " ahh man, I was reading some Greek mythology in central park and I got 10 to 15, but don't worry I can do that on my head.".

[@bluegrassstorywriter7726]

Great content! Thanks!

[@nat4465]

Thank you this is very helpful. I’ve been a viewer of booktube videos for a while. If I were to want to create content, is it okay to show a book? Like perhaps the cover or perhaps read a quote from the book to support point you are making. Or show an image of a quote you highlighted? I will continue to do research on the legalities of this. Thank you 😊

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

You're fine to hold up the book or show the cover. You can read a line here or there, but always refrain from spoilers ;)

[@QuietQueenProject]

But what if you give the officer credit and the publisher credit for what you're reading?Isn't that okay

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Of course not. Think about it this way: you go do your job, and instead of getting paid, they'll give you credit on their website. Sounds fair and legal, right?

[@quotaofmyevor9534]

If a book is published almost 20 years back and it's available in book form everywhere, an audio book by author is already available on YT. And if I read it on my channel will it be illegal???

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Of course that's illegal. It's copyright infringement. You do not have the rights to use ANYTHING without the express written consent of the copyright holder. THEY can do what they want...if they want to put it on KZbin, cool, they're the copyright holder. YOU cannot touch it without their permission.

[@RobsNeighbor]

Great video Thank you I will post my Motorcycle book review!

[@Pishtolian]

how about reading scientific magazines? or summarizing them in another language ?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Copyright infringement, do not do this. You aren’t legally allowed to translate anything as that’s a secondary legal violation resulting in even more fines.

[@vivveene]

I want to turn my channel into a reading from books, articles, blogs or news print channel. Is possible any at all and how do I go about it?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Are of that is super illegal. You would have to pay (a lot) of money to license each individual piece you’d want to read and it would be very unlikely you’d monetize enough to cover the licensing fees when you eventually get monetized. I’d strongly recommend picking something else.

[@lyliavix4366]

How about if I am reading a book that hadn’t been published in another language and I have translated it (I’m trilingual and do translation and localisation work so I have a few authors who have given me permission but would like to expand)

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

If you’re translating books, that’s serious violations (unless you were hired by the copyright owner to do so) Absolutely do not do this unless you’re under written contract. Definitely don’t read them in any video/livestream/audio/etc without a license. If you’re translating without being hired to, that’s multiple violations and some serious fines you don’t want to mess with. If, however, you can get hired to translate, that’s a pretty great gig that pays pretty well, so if you’re interested in that and can get in with some publishers, it might be worth your time.

[@lyliavix4366]

@@KMRobinsonBooks thanks so much for replying really appreciated and I understand what you are saying. I probably didn't explain clearly but yes, I am the only translator who curated the EN→IT and vice versa book localisation and translation directly for the author. I was employed free lance to work on the project and got permission to use the Italian version ebook but need to have a conversation with the author to see what he is ok with. My main concern is, the original ebook (English) is now on audible and I don't want anyone to think I'm trying to compete with the platform. Must find a way to make it happen without getting myself in trouble! Cheers

[@Patyd-b8p]

Great information thanks 🙏

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@rechieambuat5725]

Can u add some tips on how to start this KZbin channel as reading aloud some books/ stories... thanks a lot

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Well, as we said, it's pretty much impossible to have a book reading channel because you'd have to have a ridiculously high amount of money to be able to afford the licenses for that. But if you want to learn to grow a KZbin channel that is not that, I have full playlists on KZbin.com/kmrobinson

[@AoifeMysthart]

What about like just reading a page like for a book review type thing?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Still very much copyright infringement. Here's an entire playlist with videos on this topic: kzbin.info/aero/PLuCHOUEv909fxDdDdD_hErkDLfmppL_QO

[@Reikidreams911]

What about reading Greek literature written 2000 years ago and published penguin?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Go find an older version that is public domain. Penguin has a copyright on their version.

[@Reikidreams911]

@@KMRobinsonBooks ty

[@daniellagonzalez4844]

Is there a letter template? What specifically should go into this kind of message?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Specify how you want to use it and ask for permission. Don't do anything until you have in writing that you have permission, otherwise it violates copyright and you can be sued.

[@auxiliarylens3876]

I wonder how far this goes with nonfiction because I don't read novels or fictitious work but I read a lot of nonfiction usually historical or political stuff. Considering how controversial political books can be, I can see someone dedicating time and energy into rebutting every chapter or paragraphs of a political book they disagree with. Now I think of it I'm sure that has happened millions of times because at the end of the day they are discussing an idea that is presented in a copyrighted work.

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

It is across the board, not just fiction.

[@Fx_Explains]

What about books that are hundreds of years old?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

We addressed that in the video ;)

[@damiina]

What if youre just reading 1 chapter outloud, trying to get others to read the book? Would you need permission then?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Yes, because that's a massive copyright infringement and you could be sued for it. You can't read any of it without written permission.

[@ng65gaming]

So is it ok to just read a small portion, such as a few paragraphs? Almost like a preview or sample?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

No, that's copyright infringement and can get you sued, fined, etc. Even if you're only looking to read a sentence or two, you need to get permission first because fair use only holds up if you meet very, very specific things, as discussed in the video.

[@ng65gaming]

@@KMRobinsonBooks Ok, thanks for the clarification.

[@carlosguillermoeguizabalor981]

@@KMRobinsonBooks question, all that applies for youtube videos? I person who uploads a video reading a small portion from a book, can be sued? on youtube

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

@@carlosguillermoeguizabalor981 on KZbin, on TikTok, on Instagram, in person, at an event, literally anywhere that has an audience.

[@jeffayers4701]

When someone posts a book reading aloud on youtube, can someone else on the site use that person's readiing, take their voice out, and use your own voice to narrate the book? Would that be aloud, or is it prohibited to do so?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

..,.that’s copyright infringement of both the book and the audio, so now you’ve doubled your fines of $150,000 per infraction. If you don’t own the copyright to anythinggggggg you can’t steal it and use it.

[@jeffayers4701]

@@KMRobinsonBooks Thank you for letting me know.

[@Dorar47]

Can you read public domain books (books that have expired copyrights) on KZbin?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

We discussed this in the video, give it another watch 😉

[@crittercam9565]

Where do I get public domain books

[@betelguese18]

catalog.loc.gov/

[@Stars-lv9np]

Thank you for your valuable content, how about my child reading her bedtime Story, is this can face to copy right issue? Should I stop her to read on KZbin or is it OK to continue?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

You can read to your child in your own home by yourselves. Videoing it is a copyright infringement. Putting it on KZbin can get you slammed with massive fines and your channel being shut down.

[@Stars-lv9np]

thanks@@KMRobinsonBooks

[@reneeedwards9167]

So if you have a public performance license, that gives you liberty to read any book on youtube?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Those are two very different licenses. If you think about it, a public performance is a one-time thing for a specific audience. A reading for KZbin lives on forever, has no cut of date for consumption, has no location, and can reach globally. These are two very different licenses.

[@vishwadhara6295]

Hi I am from Sri Lanka. I would like to create audio books from translated. Could you please tell me where I should get permission? To whom do I have to pay and how much?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

You must identify the copyright holder. If it's based off a different language translation, you'll need permission from both the language copyright holder AND the main copyright holder. You should expect to pay several thousand dollars minimum for a public performance. If you want to create actual audiobooks, you can expect to pay much more. The cost will be determined by the copyright holder and will vary from book to book.

[@zaharafreeman4694]

so...books write 100 years ago are okay to read then? great. thats what im reading. and i looked up the publisher copywriter but nothing came up. i typed the authers name, the title of the book, and the publisher. and nothing. so does that mean im good.

[@jenny7909]

So youtube channel like "Buddy Son Storytime" is illegal? it has a huge following. They read childrens books (I don't think it is public domain) and monetize with ads and amazon links. I read somewhere if you have your own intro/outro, you can claim partial money? Not sure how accurate that is.

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

I'm not familiar with it, but unless they licensed the books, it's highly illegal. There is no partial monetization for this (is for music within the music library under a specific license) and if someone is using copyrighted materials, they're violating the youtube terms of service and can be banned permanently what they're reported.

[@BreannaDominguez-tj2qj]

I have a question! Is it also copyright infringement if you record yourself talking about the book chapter by chapter? Not reading directly from the book, just talking about what happens in the chapter. I feel like probably but I'm hoping you'll take the time to answer my question!

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

We did an episode on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5rTc616oqeribs

[@BreannaDominguez-tj2qj]

@@KMRobinsonBooks thank you! I'll go check it out 😊

[@B.coffin]

Thanks so much for this video!

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Happy to help!

[@BadKittyNoMilk]

I wanted to read bits of each chapter. Not the whole book from cover to cover. It’s a self help book. And can help others. I could contact the writer and ask.

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

You will have to contact the copyright owner and get a license to read even small sections.

[@DarkSouls-Izalith]

What about downloading epub books from websites?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Copyright infringement. Physical vs digital does not matter

[@covenantpresbyterianchurch3944]

so could we just get a public performance license and be covered?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

No, a public performance is a one time event, video is ongoing and accessible. Two entirely different events, two different types of licensure.

[@deborahminter6231]

Is there a difference between reading livestream or pre recorded video?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Both are copyright infringement and illegal without securing a proper license. To find out the proper license you need, you must contact the copyright holder of the book. Public performance licenses only over a single performance in person and can't be then recorded and put online without extra licenses. Here's another video talking about why that is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH61eJ2qrtOXaNU

[@wisegems8687]

what about summarising or giving book review?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Also a violation. We did an episode on it but looks like that one hasn't been released yet.

[@peenweinerstein9968]

A review or summary is not copyright infringement.

[@franslam7398]

@@KMRobinsonBooks How can a summary or review be a violation when that's the entire business model of Goodreads and ppl leave summaries and reviews of books everyday on various sites including goodreads and Amazon?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

@@franslam7398 a review is NOT a summary. At all. A review is specifically for readers to help other readers decide if a book is a good fit for the person reading the review. It's literally a "you'll like this book if you like xyz tropes/you don't like it if you're not a fan of xyz" Here's a tutorial on the proper way to write book reviews: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4q1iGWOhMqGgZo

[@RubyLS30]

If you mention the author and not reading the book as your own is that okay?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

That is still illegal, copyright theft, and never okay. Please watch the episode again, we discussed that at length😉

[@drweiss8]

how do you consider fair use

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Is It Fair Use To Read Book Aloud On KZbin Or In Public? (With Lawyer Tony Iliakostas)-kzbin.info/www/bejne/boWaapeiaqqke6s When Is It Fair Use To Use A Book You Didn't Write Or Hold The Copyright To? (With Lawyer)-kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2PddWaNjZqshaM What Counts As Fair Use On Social Media? (What I Am Allowed To Use From Other People's Content)-kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmWko4msgZitd7s

[@drweiss8]

@@KMRobinsonBooks let's say I'm watching Smokey let's say I am reacting to Smokey and the bandit movie and I chime in every once in awhile Andy smoking in the bandit music plays and I watch it all the way through I know this is a lot to take him but thank you

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

No, that's major copyright infringement. As we've talked about in these videos, you could use like maybe 5-20 seconds of an entire movie and then comment on it. Even that could be pushing it. You definitely can't play even a few minutes of a movie or show and just "chime in" (or even talk through the duration with it behind you, still major infringement)

[@drweiss8]

@@KMRobinsonBooks thank you very much for explaining that to me

[@Cali_Girl1]

Can you read EXCERPTS (a few sentences) of a book, and comment on it? Is that legal on KZbin?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

No not really.

[@vanessarios5739]

I am interested in starting my channel but don’t know how. 😭

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

There's an entire playlist on my main channel on running KZbin channels: studio.kzbin.infoPLCYnDG9b0_S7v1cGhxrJ87hKvoO8zLfZZ/videos

[@vanessarios5739]

@@KMRobinsonBooks thank you! 💕

[@HELLO-JESS]

What if the copyright claimant is dead?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Just like with everything else, it passes on to next of kin/whoever they left it to/their estate/etc. It doesn't magically go away. You're responsible for tracking the new copyright holder down.

[@HELLO-JESS]

Thank you so much. One more question for you... I am a new content creator- many big tarot/ oracle card channels show and use cards by deck creators and read the excerpts in the booklets that are included w/the deck. I also do this. Many have built very successful channels and are monetizing videos by doing this on KZbin. Is this also a copyright issue? The whole niche may be in trouble if that is the case. thoughts?@@KMRobinsonBooks

[@anuragkumarthakur5560]

Thank you

[@Not_PretendingTV]

Can i read 1 page?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

No, of course not. That's copyright infringement.

[@Shhdjdh-r3o]

Hello I would like to ask if I could use 4000 essential book 📖 for my yt chanell if any buddy knows!

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Please watch the video again, it very clearly explains the answer to this😉

[@ZEIDAN-b6g]

Are animated book summaries also illegal?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Yes, don't ever use someone else's content without properly licensing it.

[@ZEIDAN-b6g]

@@KMRobinsonBooks by licensing you mean mentioning the name of the book and the author? Of course I mention them. Forexample, atomic habits by james clear book summary, and i make an animated video about it.

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

No, that's not licensing. "Crediting" someone doesn't count for anything, it's still copyright infringement. Licensing is getting written documentation from copyright holder (and is almost always something you have to pay for) and anything else is copyright theft. If they prosecute you it can be up to hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines for you per infraction. Highly recommend you stop immediately and pull any content you've already done like this until you can get the proper permissions from the copyright holder.

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

You're violating people's copyright, yes, they need to be removed to avoid getting in legal trouble.

[@ZEIDAN-b6g]

@@KMRobinsonBooks Thank you for your advice . Its very sad for me to delete all that hard work though 💔

[@kpirrone]

Is this advice true for children’s stories as well?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Yes, ALL books no matter the size are copyright protected and can't be read in public without a performance license from the copyright holder. Keep in mind, with a novel, you'd likely be reading a few chapters...but a picture book would be the entire thing...so if you're violating the law with reading parts of a larger book, what happens if you're reading the entire book? Think of how bad that would hurt the author. All works are copyright protected, no matter the size ;)

[@readingrecipe]

I asked Penguin Random House if I could read The King of Kindergarten on my KZbin channel. Their response was “no” . I haven’t contacted any other publishing company.

[@DonnaTurner-h2o]

i FIND authors are hard to find to see if they're copyrighted. I would like to use an inspiring quote to my readers. If s/he is not findable. Can I use it if there is no reply? s/he may have died. or when I use it, s/he'll come out of the woodwork and sue the heck out of me. who can you trust? DMT

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

You must have written consent. No consent=no use. Your job to find them, being “difficult to find” is not an excuse.

[@robinrice7097]

What if they are dead?.

[@KerriJordan-r7y]

Would Reading Christmas Stories On You Tube Considered As Copyright?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Yes if they’re under copyright protection and not public domain (and even if they’re public domain the specific print of that story can be copyright protected)

[@ev1677]

I just wanted to make these videos to immortalise them for my children and future grandchildren, don't care about monetization. Guess that's off the table now 😔

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Tell them your own stories, no need to infringe on creator’s rights. Your family would much rather hear stories about your life and family history! If you want to give them a legacy, give them an actual legacy😉😉

[@ev1677]

@KMRobinsonBooks oh I read my daughter stories everyday, you miss my point. I wanted to immortalise it so that when I am gone they can still hear my voice and experience that memory with me again, even if they never met me. That's going to be one of the greatest future things the Internet has to offer, immortalising our loved ones.

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

No I understood, I was pointing out that it's far more valuable and important to tell your family stories. As a grown up, you remember the meaningful family stories far more than storybooks.

[@perpetual-learning]

Here is a important question - What if the book is 150 yrs old?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Please watch again, we specifically went over how to know if a book is in public domain.

[@perpetual-learning]

@@KMRobinsonBooks Yeah I added the question before watching the full part and yes I did see that which is great. If it is archived then it is free game. Thank you for the reply

[@moondancer4660]

So what's the answer? Yes or no?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Watch the episode again, it's VERY clearly spelled out.

[@mareerogers364]

Can I read my own children's book on youtube?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

Do you own the copyright? If you do, this isn’t a question, you own it and make the decisions. If you sold the copyright to a publisher, etc, you don’t own the copyright and you have to get permission from them.

[@Deedlanger]

If it’s a 1700 book then it’s okay

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

As we said, anything that is public domain isn't covered by copyright.

[@Deedlanger]

Sorry my english very bad, thanks for commenting

[@joynestoverload]

Could you please share the website on how to check if it's in public domain@@KMRobinsonBooks

[@ONLYFACT_X]

what about chapter by chapter summaries? or what about paraphrasing the read material in my own words?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

That's also copyright infringement.

[@ONLYFACT_X]

@@KMRobinsonBooks you sure? It’s not plagiarism. It would be considered changed enough to be able of creative use. Playing devil’s advocate

[@ONLYFACT_X]

By that metric, An in depth book review would be…..or is it how in depth and what is that material and point ?

[@KMRobinsonBooks]

We've done lots of episodes on this, go through the playlist ;)

[@peenweinerstein9968]

@@ONLYFACT_Xthere is no way what you said is copyrighted. It’s transformative.