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805
Published works. (cont'd)
805.03
The meaning of "best edition." (cont'd)
805.03(a)
Library of Congress statement of policy. (cont'd)
Examples:
1)
In 1978, a copyright owner publishes a novel in both paperback and hardback editions. There was no difference in the content of the book between the paperback and the hardback. The Best Edition statement was used to choose between the two. According to the criteria listed in the Best Edition statement, the hardback was determined to be the best edition.
2)
In 1980, a copyright owner published an architectural treatise on ordinary paper and on archival quality paper. According to the criteria specified in the Best Edition Statement, the archival quality paper was chosen as the best edition.
805.03(b)
If no specific criteria in Best Edition Statement. Where no specific criteria for selection of the best edition are included in the Best Edition Statement for a given work, and where the Copyright Office is aware that two or more editions of a work have been published, the Office will consult with appropriate officials in the Library of Congress.
Example:
Where an audiovisual work was published in two editions, one on a filmstrip and the other as a set of slides, the Office will consult with appropriate officials in the Library of Congress, since this situation is not covered in the Best Edition Statement.
[1984]
