Copyright law on books

Can a book be published without copyright?
Your work is protected by intellectual property law as soon as it's written or saved (in every draft and edition) so it's not absolutely necessary to register your copyright, which is what people mean when they say “copyright your book”..
How old does a book have to be to not be copyrighted?
The term of copyright for a particular work depends on several factors, including whether it has been published, and, if so, the date of first publication.
As a general rule, for works created after January 1, 1978, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus an additional 70 years..
Who owns copyright to a book?
It is common for authors to assign copyright in journal articles to the journal or publisher.
Whereas, generally, when publishing a book, the author will grant the publisher a licence.
In signing a copyright transfer agreement, the author grants all their rights as author and copyright holder to the publisher..
Is It Legal to Make Money off Public Domain Books? Yes, it is.
As long as you are sure that the book is in the public domain, there are no restrictions.
Just make sure it is unique enough and adds value to your readers so that people would want to buy it.

Information about the copyright your book? This comprehensive guide provides advice, tips, international laws, the Copyright Act of 1957 and more!

Can a book be published without copyright?