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I just saw some anime that are based on western literature. I was just
wondering how is it done. I mean, does the anime production company have to
ask permission from the author of the books? If so, what if the author has
passed away? And what kind of permission do they have to take? Like some anime
that are based on western-books have modifications to the real story, so do
they inform the author about all the modifications? Thank you.


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How is an anime based on western-literature made?


If the piece of literature is not part of the public domain, they will have to
obtain the rights either at the original author or publisher, as the author
may or may not hold actual rights over the product after publishing.

In the case of a deceased author whom holds the rights, it might get a little
bit more complex. Considering [Dead artists can be kept alive, and make a
killing](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/how-dead-authors-are-
making-840289)

The actual permissions / allowed modifications are usually decided upon during
the inquiring of a license. Here they can either determine that no changes are
allowed, or they are free to do as they please.

Usually if somebody wishes to obtain said rights, they would hire a lawyer, as
obtaining the rights, setting the terms and options, and the costs that come
with it are surrounded by a lot of legal rump slump


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