: Re: What permissions do I need to write a non-fiction book based on personal interviews? I am writing a non-fiction book based on recorded interviews with several people. I have recorded verbal

@Gail2416123

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Again, not a lawyer, but do you really need permission if you are writing a book about someone?

So if I write a book about Obama, and interview his friends, do I need their and Obama's permission? As long as you don't claim to be the "Official version", I'm not sure why you would need permission. Journalists routinely interview people, and even publish books based on these. And they don't ask everyone for written or verbal permission, do they? The only thing to avoid is misrepresenting them, or making false claims.

If you were required to take permission every time you interviewed someone and wrote about them, we would never have investigative journalism, as no one would give permission to be criticised.

Am I missing something? If so, please modify the question to add details.

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