Turanil
First Post
Well it's a legal question. I put it in this forum because I don't know where else it could belong...
Once ago, I heard that Lovecraft's writing were now in the public domain. So my three questions are:
1) Is this true? Are Lovecraft's stories in the public domain; hence could I be a publisher and publish them for my own benefit?
2) Is it possible to use the various names created by Lovecraft? I mean, could I write and publish my own stories involving the Necronomicon, Cthulhu, the Great Race of Yith, etc.?
3) Can I write a game supplement featuring creatures and magical items, spells, etc. using the names invented by Lovecraft? I mean, for example can I create stats and description for a Mi-Go race for the d20 game (that would have nothing to do with the existing Call of Cthulhu d20 game)?
I would be glad to know the legal answer to that. Thanks.
(My purpose? Create some Elder Things, Great Race of Yith, Mi-Go stats for d20 for a supplement that could be sold or at least freely distributed, but not infringing upon copyrights)
Once ago, I heard that Lovecraft's writing were now in the public domain. So my three questions are:
1) Is this true? Are Lovecraft's stories in the public domain; hence could I be a publisher and publish them for my own benefit?
2) Is it possible to use the various names created by Lovecraft? I mean, could I write and publish my own stories involving the Necronomicon, Cthulhu, the Great Race of Yith, etc.?
3) Can I write a game supplement featuring creatures and magical items, spells, etc. using the names invented by Lovecraft? I mean, for example can I create stats and description for a Mi-Go race for the d20 game (that would have nothing to do with the existing Call of Cthulhu d20 game)?
I would be glad to know the legal answer to that. Thanks.
(My purpose? Create some Elder Things, Great Race of Yith, Mi-Go stats for d20 for a supplement that could be sold or at least freely distributed, but not infringing upon copyrights)