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Summary

Book cover for Whit by Iain Banks. Source : http://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=4896517824

Rationale of fair use for Whit

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2. The image is of lower resolution than the original cover.
3. The image does not limit the copyright owners' rights to distribute the novel in any way.
4. For an article about a novel, the cover artwork is often a crucial source of critical commentary about the novel, and as such the artwork adds significantly to the article.
5. This image is used on various websites, so its use on Wikipedia does not make it significantly more accessible than it already is.
6. The cover is being used for informational purposes only.

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