By William F. Zieske & Coco Soodek, Attorneys at Law

Whether a publisher asks you to create an image specifically for the publication (as for illustrating a book or article), or to publish an image of one of your pre-existing works, there are questions that can be awkward to address, but foolish to ignore. When you are faced with entering into a contract with your publisher, it is wise to remember: Clarity is King.

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By John Paul Benitez, Attorney at Law

This just in: Artists want to own the work they produce, get a better deal from galleries, retain production control, pass money through their own companies, avoid exclusivity and might need the help of accountants and lawyers in their global dealings.

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