Legal Guide for the Visual Artist

by Tad Crawford and M. J. Bogatin

Book Overview

This reference book presents a comprehensive overview of the legal issues faced by anyone working in the visual arts. It covers: copyright, contracts, censorship, moral rights, sales (by artist,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581157428
• ISBN13: 9781581157420
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Allworth
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.6" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

A must have as an artist.

This book is one that every artist needs it goes in to detail about the legal aspects of art that almost no art school every explains to there students. i have learned so much and now know how to not only protect my art work but also how to protect myself as an artist from being taken advantage of in the art world.

Legal Guide for the Visual Artist

This is the "Bible" of legal forms and information. Used early 1989 edition quite a bit. Will use this up-dated edition even more.

Must have for artists!

It's not always the most entertaining book to read (who enjoys reading about taxes?), but read through it once. Stick it on your shelf. And then whenever you need it, the book can reference you to certain government documents such as release forms, copyright forms, tax forms, consignment forms, authenticity forms, etc. There's tons of forms in the book for you to work off of when you are writing up your own agreements. Also current on laws for artists. Always keep a current edition of this book handy.

Excellent resource for artists

This is an excellent resource to define and explain legal issues in the arts. It is a little dry in some parts but far easier to read than books written for the legal profession. I have been using this book as a textbook for a college class at an art school for graphic design students for several years. The book covers copyright law and touches on legal business issues that pertain to all visual artists. The focus of the book is on fine artists but it is the best resource I have found for graphic designers.

Great Reference Guide

Even if you have the luxury of an attorney that speicalizes in art contracts, as I do, this is a great book of forms to keep handy for quick reference. My advice is to get it with his other book: Business & Legal Forms for Fine Artists also by Tad Crawford