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This site applies only to the use of Public Domain works in the United States. Other countries have different laws about the Public Domain.

PUBLIC DOMAIN MUSIC, SONGS, BOOKS AND LITERATURE
Safe, truly reliable listings of works in the Public Domain - FREE.
No licensing fees. Shouldn't you order yours today?

“A work in the PUBLIC DOMAIN is free for anyone to use without asking for permission or paying a fee.”

Lots of people know that there are valuable musical and literary properties in the Public Domain — and if you can figure out which ones they are, you are free to use the music or stories in any way you want. Rewrite them — use the music — change the words — whatever you want to do. You do not need to get permission or pay anyone. Because no one owns the public domain music, songs or stories.

But where is a safe trustworthy source that can tell you what music and literature are in the Public Domain? It’s right here at The BZ/Rights Stuff Public Domain Site. We are now offering lists of music and literature in the Public Domain, thoroughly researched and thoroughly safe, for you to use. The offerings include our brand new and groundbreaking book, They Never Renewed: Songs You Never Dreamed Were in the Public Domain. A listing of music from the 50s and 60s that is in the Public Domain.

THEY NEVER RENEWED: SONGS YOU NEVER DREAMED
WERE IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN

is our newest title! The music is in the Public Domain because the copyrights were never properly renewed — 96 songs from the 50s and 60s that made the Billboard Pop Charts. This is, we believe, a unique book — no one has ever published a list of music which has gone into the Public Domain in the United States because the copyrights were not properly renewed...more

Your choice of a sturdy hardcover book in large clear type or a CD

Book ISBN: 978-1-884-28606-3     CD ISBN: 978-1-884-28607-0

Book $299.00

CD (suitable for a Mac or PC) $299.00

Book and CD $349.00

THE MINI-ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PUBLIC DOMAIN SONGS

music in the Public Domain because the copyrights have expired — 800 well-known, well-loved songs that you are free to use as you choose in the United States. The emphasis of this book is on popular music although some classical music titles are included. The titles range from Take Me Out to the Ballgame, A Pretty Girl is Like A Melody to Auld Lang Syne and the Wedding March. These are song titles that both adults and children know and love, music which is usable in everything from advertisements to TV productions or educational projects.

Your choice of a study hardcover book in large clear type or a CD

Book ISBN: 978-1-884 28600-1     CD ISBN: 978-1-884-28605-6

Book $180.00

CD (suitable for a Mac or PC) $180.00

Book and CD $230.00

If you use a Public Domain song or story you will have saved the thousands of dollars you would spend licensing a copyrighted property. Just flipping through the books might inspire your next project.

So, if you are looking for Public Domain literature, Public Domain music, Public Domain art, Public Domain photographs, Public Domain film & TV clips, The BZ/Rights Stuff, Inc. is the firm to consult and work with. We have over 25 years of experience in the area of Public Domain.

Public Domain Books - Literature				Public Domain Christmas
This is a listing of 244 famous titles, including children’s stories...more		A listing of beloved children’s books and stories, contains...more		Christmas carols, poems and stories that are in the Public...more
Book $199.00		Book $100.00		Book $75.00