Artist's Market, 1994

by Pfalzgraf

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898796091
• ISBN13: 9780898796094
• Release Date: September 1993
• Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
• Length: 709 Pages
• Weight: 1.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.3" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

a "must have" (2002 Edition)

If you're an artist, illustrator, cartoonist, just starting out or a seasoned pro, this is one that belongs in your book collection on a yearly basis. The 2002 edition starts out with an intro from the editor (thank you Mary Cox for this invaluable book) and a "Keynote Address" from speaker/consultant Ilise Benun on self-promotion. The 2nd section continues with "Business & Marketing Seminars", tips and guides that are very informative. Lance J. Klass, president of Porterfield's Fine Art Licensing (one of the best in the field) writes "Ten Secrets to Success in Art Licensing", and anything Mr. Klass writes is worth reading, reading again, and memorizing ! The terrific Jim Hunt, cartoonist extraordinaire, writes "From the Front Lines...Practical Advice from Freelancers to Freelancers", and interviews 3 successful illustrators...I like the answers to Jim's question: "Besides having a really "cool boss", how has working for yourself changed your approach towards getting up and going to work each day ?". Of these and the 8 other articles, there will be at least half that you'll find fit in to your line of work, and you're sure to learn, and be motivated by them. 3rd section: "The Markets". Listings on the many places you can market your work, and this needs to be updated yearly, as you'll find new entries, and very important, many new contact people on the listings from previous years (each listing is marked with an icon if it's new or has a change of address/contact person). The listings run the gamut from greeting cards to record labels, and there are 4 "Insider Reports" included. Many of the listings have web sites, which I always check, to see if the style represented is one I'd fit into. 4th section: Artist's reps, web sites, glossary and indexes. It's a great book...it will help keep you in touch with what's out there, make you realize that there are a lot of opportunities to tap into, and if you're ever feeling "stuck", open it's pages, and send some post cards, slides, etc. to one or more of its market entries...it will get you moving, and you never know, you just might get a positive response.

a great selling source and much more (2000 Edition)

This is a must for any artist or illustrator who wants to get his work seen by a wider audience. The listings are great and have details such as who to contact and what their terms are. Also, many companies have a web site so you can see if your work would "Fit in" their catalog. What I most like about this book are the articles. "Do's and Don'ts of Art Licensing" is invaluable...read this before signing a contract.. please ! My favorite, however, are the "Success Stories". One of them, by Jim Hunt, a terrific cartoonist, tells how to use your e-mail & web site for maximum no-cost marketing. I tried it. It works. Thank you Jim ! You won't regret getting this book...it's a good investment.

Any artists, cartoonist, or other freelancers must

I am a cartoonist and I found this book very usefull to me. It gave lists and descriptions of various magazines, and greeting card places where artwork, cartoons etc. could be submitted. This is one of the most important tools for any type of freelancing artist.

This book helps a lot in getting stuff published!

I've never seen a book so thourogh. I've seen many books on publishing artwork, but none (that I can recall) have addressses tips and interviews with artists in one package! And there are so many company addresses to look through (card companies, animation, art gallaries, syndicates, etc.). This will definetely keep the artist busy.

Are you serious about your craft?

Artist's & Graphics Designer's Market 2000 is amazingly serious. As the art editor of a magazine, I constantly encourage illustrators to take advantage of this resource. The highlights of its contents include: Websites for Artists, a Special Markets Index, the current needs of Book and Magazine Publishers, as well as realistic advice and numerous samples of published artwork. Artist's & Graphics Designer's Market is a worthwhile tutorial for the inspired and the creative to get serious. With so much competition, you have to be serious.