FYI: Status of the Bible in BASIC English is Public Domain Worldwide, according to the original publisher.
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Reitha Pattison <rpatti...@cambridge.org> Date: Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 6:01 AM Subject: Bible in Basic English - Out of Copyright To: cma...@gmail.com <cma...@gmail.com> Dear Michael Hart, Thank you for your patience. I am now able to confirm that the *Bible in Basic English* is now out of copyright throughout the world and, as such, there is no need for us to grant permission to you for reproduction of the work. Good luck with your project. All best wishes, Reitha Dr Reitha Pattison (she/her) Head of Rights Sales Academic Business Development Cambridge University Press _____________________________________________ *From:* Reitha Pattison *Sent:* 09 March 2020 16:33 *To:* cma...@gmail.com *Subject:* FW: Rights Request Dear Michael Hart, Many thanks for your request, as detailed below. I am conferring with our Bibles team on the status of the copyright and rights holdings in the *Bible in Basic English*, and will get back to you as soon as I can. All best wishes, Reitha Dr Reitha Pattison (she/her) Head of Rights Sales, Academic Business Development Cambridge University Press, University Printing House, Shaftesbury Road, Cambridge CB2 8BS Tel: +44 (0)1223 326 140 Email: *rpatti...@cambridge.org* <rpatti...@cambridge.org> <https://www.cambridge.org/about-us/rights-permissions/rights-guides> -----Original Message----- From: Rights Request [mailto:nore...@cambridge.org <nore...@cambridge.org>] Sent: 08 March 2020 03:33 To: Foreign Rights <foreignrig...@cambridge.org> Subject: Rights Request Requester Details-------------------------- Name: MICHAEL HART Email: cma...@gmail.com Company or Publishing House: Street: 5214, KELLY HILL DR Town: Arlington State/Province: TX Zip/Post Code: 76017 Country: United States Telephone: 6825581377 Requested Book Details--------------------- Title: Bible in Basic English Author or Editor: S. Hooke Year of publication: 1949 or 1961 ISBN: Requested Rights: Translation Reprint Requestor Publication---------------------- Working Title: Several Publisher: Mr. Market Territory: Format: Print E-Book Other Details: I wish to utilize the Bible In Basic English as a source for compiling several works which are completely or nearly 100% remixes of the scripture source. The primary usage for this is to be available in digital format for download at no cost, but I was also hoping/planning to make them available for purchase in digital and print-on-demand form on the Amazon platform. The works include The Jesus Remix: the four gospels in a chronological sequence. The Church Remix: the Acts/Epistles/Revelation in a chronological sequence. The Genesis Report: Early Bible portions in chronological Sequence. The Exodus Report: Exodus - Joshua in a chronologial Sequence. The Kingdom Report: Samuel - Ezra in a Chronological Report Paul: his Work and Writings John: his Work and Writings The Teachings of Jesus The Laws of the Bible. I am producing these in Versions of the Bible Designed for American and British readers of a high reading ability. The Bible in Basic English provides the widest possible audience potentially up to 2 billion readers that can understand the words. Separately I seek permission to produce these works 1. for digital noncommercial release without geographic restriction. and 2. for commercial release both digital and print, in the USA, in Australia, in Japan, in the UK, in Europe, and in Canada. Cambridge University Press is the publishing business of the University of Cambridge with VAT registered number GB 823 8476 09. Our principal office is at University Printing House, Shaftesbury Road, Cambridge, CB2 8BS, United Kingdom. *Disclaimer* The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorised to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.
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