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"A thoughtful, comprehensive, and invaluable guide for writers."––Bernard Lefkowitz, Professor, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
"Easy to read and understand . . . should be on every publisher′s reference shelf."––Jan Nathan, Executive Director, Publishers Marketing Association
For anyone who has ever faced the confusing web of copyright and libel laws, this practical, problem–solving guide is a godsend. In clear, jargon–free language, legal experts provide the information and techniques you need to prepare a manuscript or multimedia work for publication. You′ll learn how to:
∗ Clear rights for all types of copyrighted materials, including quotations, photographs, fine art, motion picture stills, song lyrics, and more
∗ Protect yourself against libel suits
∗ Determine if a work is in the public domain
∗ Assess if quoting without permission qualifies as fair use
∗ Locate rights holders
∗ Negotiate clearances
Includes library of sample forms:
∗ permission letter
∗ interview release
∗ model release
∗ work–made–for–hire agreement
∗ copyright assignment
∗ photograph license
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"A thoughtful, comprehensive, and invaluable guide for writers."—Bernard Lefkowitz, Professor, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
"Easy to read and understand . . . should be on every publisher′s reference shelf."—Jan Nathan, Executive Director, Publishers Marketing Association
For anyone who has ever faced the confusing web of copyright and libel laws, this practical, problem–solving guide is a godsend. In clear, jargon–free language, legal experts provide the information and techniques you need to prepare a manuscript or multimedia work for publication. You′ll learn how to:
- Clear rights for all types of copyrighted materials, including quotations, photographs, fine art, motion picture stills, song lyrics, and more
- Protect yourself against libel suits
- Determine if a work is in the public domain
- Assess if quoting without permission qualifies as fair use
- Locate rights holders
- Negotiate clearances
Includes library of sample forms:
- permission letter
- interview release
- model release
- work–made–for–hire agreement
- copyright assignment
- photograph license
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