The Copyright Permission & Libel Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide for Writers, Editors, and Publishers (WILEY BOOKS FOR WRITERS SERIES) - Softcover

Jassin, Lloyd J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471146544 ISBN 13: 9780471146544

Verlag: Wiley, 2010

Inhaltsangabe

"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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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

LLOYD J. JASSIN is a practicing copyright and trademark attorney and a former publishing executive. He has written for publications such as The Authors Guild Bulletin, The Small Press Magazine, and Multimedia Producer.

STEVEN C. SCHECHTER is a lawyer with his own intellectual property practice. He has taught courses in entertainment and publishing law at Seton Hall University School of Law.

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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

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Wiley
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0471146544
• ISBN 13: 9780471146544
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 222
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar