Copy this Book

Copy this Book
Author: Eric Schrijver
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9789491677939

"An essential guide for navigating the new Commons and the old laws of copyright control." -Ellen Lupton This book is an artist's guide to copyright, written for makers. Both practical and critical, it will guide you through the concepts underlying copyright and how they apply in your practice. How do you get copyright? For what work? And for how long? How does copyright move across mediums, and how can you go about integrating the work of others? Copy This Book details the concepts of authorship and original creation that underlie our legal system, equipping the reader with the conceptual keys to participate in the debate on intellectual property today. "This sharp and useful book shines a light on the rights of all artists to protect--and share--their work. Eric Schrijver has produced an essential guide for navigating the new Commons and the old laws of copyright control." --Ellen Lupton

Every Writer's Guide to Copyright and Publishing Law, Third Edition

Every Writer's Guide to Copyright and Publishing Law, Third Edition
Author: Ellen M. Kozak
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2004-04-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780805073782

A newly revised and updated edition of the indispensable desk reference for writers, publishers, agents, and anyone else with questions about copyright and publishing laws What is a copyright? How often does it have to be renewed? How do you inherit it? How do you determine the copyright of a letter or an illustration? What defines “fair use”? How can you determine when something is in the “public domain”? How is material on the Internet copyrighted? This newly revised and updated edition of Every Writer’s Guide to Copyright and Publishing Law answers these and other pertinent questions in clear, accessible language. Ellen M. Kozak, herself an author and a lawyer, covers matters such as publishing contracts, libel, privacy, electronic property, moral rights, “Son of Sam” laws, and product liability, among others. For anyone involved in the book business—writers, editors, publishers, agents, lawyers, and even critics or scholars with questions about intellectual property— this authoritative and accessible desk reference is truly indispensable.

The Copyright Permission and Libel Handbook

The Copyright Permission and Libel Handbook
Author: Lloyd J. Jassin
Publisher: Wiley
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1998-02-04
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780471146544

"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

Writer's Guide to Copyright & Law

Writer's Guide to Copyright & Law
Author: Helen Shay
Publisher: How to Books*
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Authors and publishers
ISBN: 9781857039917

"This book will show you: what copyright is and how the law protects you; how to preserve your copyright and avoid infringing that of others; what libel is and how it can affect you; how to avoid libellous writing and defend yourself from legal action should the need arise; what is required for a binding contract, and how to enter into and get out of one with your publisher; how to understand advances, royalties and rights; how to deal with your literary estate; and what other legal issues may arise and how to manage them. With the help of this book you will become confident in your knowledge of the law as it applies to you before, during and after publication." --Howtobooks. co.

Every Writer's Guide to Copyright and Publishing Law, Second Edition

Every Writer's Guide to Copyright and Publishing Law, Second Edition
Author: Ellen M. Kozak
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
Total Pages: 160
Release: 1997-01-15
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780805048049

Learn how to safeguard your work against theft and plagiarism with this straightforward, invaluable guide to copyright and publishing law, including a new section on multimedia and electronic copyright information.

The Scribe Method

The Scribe Method
Author: Tucker Max
Publisher: Lioncrest Publishing
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2021-04-15
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1544514050

Ready to write your book? So why haven’t you done it yet? If you’re like most nonfiction authors, fears are holding you back. Sound familiar? Is my idea good enough? How do I structure a book? What exactly are the steps to write it? How do I stay motivated? What if I actually finish it, and it’s bad? Worst of all: what if I publish it, and no one cares? How do I know if I’m even doing the right things? The truth is, writing a book can be scary and overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. There’s a way to know you’re on the right path and taking the right steps. How? By using a method that’s been validated with thousands of other Authors just like you. In fact, it’s the same exact process used to produce dozens of big bestsellers–including David Goggins’s Can’t Hurt Me, Tiffany Haddish’s The Last Black Unicorn, and Joey Coleman’s Never Lose a Customer Again. The Scribe Method is the tested and proven process that will help you navigate the entire book-writing process from start to finish–the right way. Written by 4x New York Times Bestselling Author Tucker Max and publishing expert Zach Obront, you’ll learn the step-by-step method that has helped over 1,500 authors write and publish their books. Now a Wall Street Journal Bestseller itself, The Scribe Method is specifically designed for business leaders, personal development gurus, entrepreneurs, and any expert in their field who has accumulated years of hard-won knowledge and wants to put it out into the world. Forget the rest of the books written by pretenders. This is the ultimate resource for anyone who wants to professionally write a great nonfiction book.