Photos in books, from the Internet.

[feind-hort-mit]

Hi there, I wonder if I might ask a question..this appears to be the best place to ask.
Does anyone know the rights and wrongs when using an image from online in a book ?.
That is, if a writer uses a photo that he or she isn't the owner / originator of.. and uses It in his or her book without asking permission or crediting the owner.
Your thoughts would be appreciated, regards Ian.
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[hucks216]

You could face legal action. See the last post here from someone who works in the book industry:

http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showth...t=legal&page=2

[feind-hort-mit]

Good evening hucks216,
Thank you for the link, maybe I should explain my issue a bit further.
I have taken photos of an item in my collection, it is a very specific item, it cannot be said to be anyone else's item or anyone else's photo..my photo my item.
I have posted the photo on the Wehrmacht-awards website, yes this very one.
As a collector of such items, I seek out books on the subject.
When a friend offered to obtain a French book on my chosen subject I jumped at it, imagine my surprise to see in the book..my photo..of my item !.
My specialist subject is..Bunker phones and bunker communication equipment, the book..

"La Telephonie, Militaire Allemande 1935- 1945, by Jean-Francis MASSIEU.

I could not believe it, it has been lifted straight from this website..no asking if it could be used..no credit in the book !!.
Is this right..is it the done thing these days ?, does someone have to make a stand ?.
Interested in people's thoughts, kind regards..Ian.
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[FrenchVolunteer]

Hello Ian,

unfortunately it seemed to be a very common practice in France and Eastern Europe.

It is another good reminder to always post items' pictures from your collection with a watermark on them (like "copyright feind-hor-mit").

For a single picture, you will be unable to do anything.
It is doubtful that the book will be republished or modified for one single credit.

Also the writer was maybe sent your picture from someone that said that he owned the picture, therefore the writer may be not directly at fault.

If i remember well, it happened to other collectors on the WAF, the writer can be fully at fault, or only partially.

The best in your case would be to try to find the direct contact to Jean-François Massieu, to tell him of the problem (that your picture was used without your permission, and that you didn't like that, asking how the picture was included in the book).

See You

Vince

[feind-hort-mit]

Thank you for your thoughts Vince,
I'm just interested in asking the question to the writer of the book.
There's a well renowned writer and expert of fortifications, the amount of images that appear in his books that have been pinched from copyrighted websites is legendary, but he appears to get away with it.
Even using "acquired" images from major archives without permission, they would normally come down like a ton of bricks on copyright infringements.
Maybe it's all about who you are
Cheers again, Ian "feind-hort-mit"

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[Mil-Archive]

I recommend a read of this :

https://photography.tutsplus.com/art...ion--cms-26465

I used to do some work as a part time /hobbyist photographer and have heard of many photographers who have had images stolen simply creating an invoice and sending it along with a request for payment. No price was agreed in advance so you set your own rate. There are legally vetted form letters out there for this sort of thing.

I think an honest mistake is one thing but intentional is different. In this case Heimdal have long experience and are well established and so should have known better.

[feind-hort-mit]

Good evening all,
Just a quick note to those who messaged, and took part in this thread.
Jean-Francis has made contact via Remco
I can confirm you all is well, the situation has been explained and accepted..by both sides.
Thank you to all, sincerely..Ian "feind-hort-mit"

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[FrenchVolunteer]

Hello Ian,

glad that at least you were able to get in touch with the author.

See You

Vince