Copyright Question?

[Nokturnal]

Ok, here is my question. I would like to publish a small booklet of Norse myths, nothing special, but it will have ISBN and be officially released (so it is not underground release), and I must off course respect copyright. I want to use many images, for examples those of Konstantin Vasiliev and others. For that reason I would like to know is it allowed to publish a image in your book. Those that I want to use are about 50 years old and are scanned versions of original art. So can somebody explain me is such thing allowed, what are the limitations etc... Thanks in advance.

Example of image I would like to use:
Vasiliev, Wotan, 1969.

[Mother Earth]

As a general rule, for works created after January 1, 1978, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus an additional 70 years. For an anonymous work, a pseudonymous work, or a work made for hire, the copyright endures for a term of 95 years from the year of its first publication or a term of 120 years from the year of its creation, whichever expires first. For works first published prior to 1978, the term will vary depending on several factors. To determine the length of copyright protection for a particular work, consult chapter 3 of the Copyright Act (title 17 of the United States Code). More information on the term of copyright can be found in Circular 15a, Duration of Copyright, and Circular 1, Copyright Basics.

http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-duration.html

[SpearBrave]

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