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Topic: Rights/Permissions Re NonFiction Book Art: When?
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| testing123 | Posted – 7/10/2008 9:42:24 PM | show profile | email poster Hi Sorry to be SO general, but I am a beginner here. I am working on a book proposal - nonfiction. here are photographs known to me (actual images I want) out in the world which are property of pro and amateur photographers. I'd like to include these images (mention of them) in my proposal and ideally, the images themselves, in my published work/book. How does this process work? Must I secure permissions BEFORE even mentioning the images in my proposal? Do I mention the images sought in my proposal before rights/permissions are granted and hope I get the rights/permissions? Does the Agent and/or publisher love the idea so much in my proposal they help me obtain rights/permissions? Do I pay? Does anyone? Ever? All the time? Or not? How does this work? Don't kill yourself. Just point me to the light and I will take it from there. Thanks!!! |
| Louisewasnothalfbad | Posted – 7/11/2008 11:45:34 AM | show profile Generally speaking, you don't need the permission for the proposal. Put some sort of disclaimer at the very end stating something like images are copyrighted and that you'll seek the permission or something that shows that you understand that you'll need to be responsible for getting the permissions. Because, if the book sells, you'll be doing it, not the agent, not your editor. |
| testing123 | Posted – 7/11/2008 8:15:19 PM | show profile Many thanks. That's what I needed to know. I figured I'd be doing it, and already am, so all's well. Thanks again. |
| westsidestory | Posted – 7/14/2008 2:34:05 PM | show profile Bear in mind that, especially with photographs, you will be expected to PAY for permissions. This means, after you have successfully been able to sell your proposal, and are getting down to contract terms, you will need to have a budget to pay for these permissions. Typically paid permissions run from $25 to several thousand dollars for book print rights. Public domain images and US government issue are free (if that helps). If you've got a good agent, they may be able to get the publisher to pay for the permissions. But one way or the other, it comes out of the author advance. Checking out the permissions departments of textbook publishers online will also give you a good backgrounding on current rates and terms for photo rights. good luck! |
