
Q –
Hi Angela,
I have a question regarding cover art. I have a photograph that I took of a statue that I would like to use as cover/back cover art for a book I’ve written. The statue sits in a public space but on the campus of a private university. Do I need permission to use this image?
– T.R.
A –
Aaaah, the easiest questions I receive are the ones I can Google in mere seconds. 😉
Your answer is RIGHT HERE.
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