Are H. P. works and characters public domain in America?

In America, works published before 1925 are generally in the public domain, meaning that anyone can use them for any purpose without having to seek permission or pay royalties. This includes the works of H. P. Lovecraft, who died in 1937.

However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, if a work was published in a country that has a shorter copyright term than the United States, then the work may still be under copyright in the United States. Additionally, if a work was created by a non-American author and was not published in the United States before 1925, then the work may still be under copyright in the United States.

To determine whether a particular work by H. P. Lovecraft is in the public domain in the United States, you should consult with a copyright expert.