File:RuleBookTheLeagueOfOvaltineys.png

Book cover of The Official Rule Book of The League of Ovaltineys.

Scanned by me, straycat101.

Artwork believed to be in Copyright in the United Kingdom.

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Fair use for The Official Rule Book of The League of Ovaltineys edit

Though this book cover is believed to be in Copyright in the United Kingdom, I believe that its reproduction constitutes 'fair use' under United States laws because:

1. It makes a significant contribution to the user's understanding of the article, which could not practically be conveyed by words alone;
2. it is a low-resolution copy of the book cover, suitable for commentary and identification but such that copies made from it will be of inferior quality, unsuitable as artwork on pirate versions or other uses that would compete with the commercial purpose of the original artwork;
3. as a book cover, the image is not replaceable by free content; any other image that shows the packaging of the book would also be copyrighted, and any version that is not true to the original would be inadequate for identification or commentary;
4. it does not limit the copyright owner's rights to sell the book in any way; this version of the book is out of print.