File:The Colour of Magic (cover art).jpg

Summary[edit]

The Colour of Magic cover by Alan Smith, from http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/pl.cgi?192061

Rationale of fair use for The Colour of Magic[edit]

1. No free alternative can exist because all artwork by Alan Smith is copyrighted
2. The picture is a lower resolution copy
3. It does not limit the copyright owner's rights to use their rights commercially
4. The picture is being used for informational purposes only
5. The picture appears only in articles related to Alan Smith and Discworld

Rationale of fair use for Discworld[edit]

1. No free alternative can exist because all artwork by Alan Smith is copyrighted
2. The picture is a lower resolution copy
3. It does not limit the copyright owner's rights to use their rights commercially
4. The picture is being used for informational purposes only
5. The picture appears only in articles related to Alan Smith and Discworld

Licensing[edit]

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