Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Novels/InfoboxCode
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[edit] Documentation
This is a WikiProject article pattern belonging to Wikipedia:WikiProject Novels. It is to be used as a starting block for new Template:Infobox Book inclusions and as aid to restyle existing inclusions.
[edit] Example
The layout for this infobox can be seen on the Master and Commander page (note that it may differ in details from the state shown here due to independent editing).
{{Infobox Book
| name = Master and Commander
| image = [[Image:NonFreeImageRemoved.svg|200px|Cover by Geoff Hunt for ''Master and Commander'']]
| image_caption = recent edition cover
| author = [[Patrick O'Brian]]
| illustrator =
| cover_artist = Geoff Hunt
| country = [[United Kingdom]]
| language = [[English language|English]]
| series = [[Aubrey-Maturin series]]
| genre = [[Historical novel]]
| publisher = [[Harper Collins]] (UK)
| release_date = [[1 September]] [[1970]]
| media_type = Print ([[Hardcover]] & [[Paperback]]) & Audio Book ([[Compact audio cassette|Cassette]], [[Compact Disc|CD]])
| pages = 352 pp (2000s UK hardcover & paperback)
| isbn = ? (hardcover edition) & ISBN 0-00-612913-7 (paperback edition UK)
| preceded_by =
| followed_by = [[Post Captain (novel)|]]
}}
| Master and Commander | |
 recent edition cover |
|
| Author | Patrick O'Brian |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Geoff Hunt |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Aubrey-Maturin series |
| Genre(s) | Historical novel |
| Publisher | Harper Collins (UK) |
| Publication date | 1 September 1970 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback) & Audio Book (Cassette, CD) |
| Pages | 352 pp (2000s UK hardcover & paperback) |
| ISBN | ? (hardcover edition) & ISBN 0-00-612913-7 (paperback edition UK) |
| Followed by | Post Captain |
The code above produces the template seen on the right.
[edit] Discussion of the Infobox Book code pattern template
Edit out the example if you think it isn't needed. Figured it would be quite helpful for Novel project people to see an example of the Novel project style. Note: Actual book uses Hardback, and only has the year for release date. Example changed to fit complete format.MikeBriggs 15:53, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Media type
When we list the media type, should we be listing all the versions that are out, or the 1st edition type? Currently I'm only listing hardcover and paperback for most novels and not including ebook types. Are we only trying to list first edition details or something more? Grey Shadow 13:06, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
- I would say, All (or at least all major) and that is what I have been adding. :: Kevinalewis : (Talk Page)/(Desk) 08:22, 13 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Mandatory use of the problematic "fair use" material
The infobox includes the requirement to include cover image which almost never has the appropriate license. The cover images are marked as a "fair use". While it may be possible to tolerate this, probably we should not enforce uploading and using such images, as the author may decide, at any time, that the use is not so fair. In some cases, the supporters of the free information have designed they own alternative illustrations, but the legally problematic material was returned back motivating that the "infobox is incomplete", and the proprietary book image is the only image having right to be in the info box. Mind that some portals like German do not accept the "fair use" at all. I suggest at least clearly state that the book image is optional and can be replaced by the appropriate alternative illustration, if available. Audriusa 07:59, 13 September 2006 (UTC)
- I will change the documentation to respond to the spirit of this! :: Kevinalewis : (Talk Page)/(Desk) 08:22, 13 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Country?
I've encountered some confusion regarding the country designation in the infobox. Some contributors believe it is supposed to indicate the nationality of the author, while others think it is meant to reflect the country in which the work was first published. An example would be, Generation X, a book by a Canadian author (Douglas Coupland), published in the United States (by St. Martin's Press- indeed, there has never been a Canadian edition of the novel). I've not been able to uncover any discussion about this matter. Any assistance would be appreciated. Victoriagirl 16:44, 15 September 2006 (UTC)
- Good point, I would belive this relates to "where" the novel comes from. I.e. the nationality of the author being foremost in that. However if there is any doubt about this issue the nation of 1st publication would suit. However this does need to be discussed and clarified. :: Kevinalewis : (Talk Page)/(Desk) 09:02, 18 September 2006 (UTC)
- This has arisen in Ulysses (novel), authored by James Joyce, a true son of the Auld Sod, but first published in France. France is what was decided on in discussion, but it periodically is changed to Ireland for this most Irish of authors. The instructions support use of France as the country of publication. Kablammo 01:31, 6 September 2007 (UTC)
