Every January 1 in the Books department, we like to make an extra toast for a concurrent holiday: Public Domain Day.

January 1 introduced the 1929 class of works which signified richness in the era’s literature and cinematic technology.

The lyrics and music to Tiptoe Through the Tulips will be free for anyone to copy, perform, record, adapt, or interpolate into their own song” ...

The start of 2025 means thousands of iconic characters and creative works have entered the public domain, including the ...