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Books you may wish to consider include the following which can all be purchased through Amazon by clicking on the titles. When prices quoted in dollars, items available worldwide through the US outlet only.
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The
Cartoonist's Workbook - Robin Hall A book of practical information and reference for all cartoonists in which the author demonstrates his keyhole drawing method for beginners. He shows step by step how to build faces, bodies, expressions and movement. He then describes techniques for freehand drawing, composition, perspective and caricature - with hundreds of drawings. The hardest and often most overlooked aspect of cartooning is writing gags for single cartoons and comic strips. This is examined with suggestions for exploration and development. Finally there is advice on presenting finished work and, what is most important, on getting it published. |
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Artists & Graphic Designer's Market 2006 - Mary Cox (Editor). Writer's Digest Books US Book Lists buyers of illustrated art, interviews successful artists, and offers submission advice. Whether you're an artist or a designer, Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market is the guide you need to get your work sold, commissioned and shown in the US and Canada. Providing thousands of industry contacts, including magazines, ad and design agencies, book publishers, greeting card companies, art galleries and more, it's an indispensable reference that puts the art world at your fingertips. It does not cover UK markets. |
The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People
by Carol Eikleberry
Amazon Price: £9.99
Book Description
Career expert Eikleberry escorts readers through a proven step-by-step program, including choosing
a career based on one's own creative personality, and offers real-life stories.
The book lays out a psychological profile of creative and unconventional
people. She maps out the skills and interests of creative people and shows you how
they point to different career paths. There are even self-tests along the way to
help you assess your skills and the results may surprise you.
This book shows you that just because you're an "artistic" person doesn't mean you
have to choose between being a starving artist or having a "normal" job. She
explores the wide variety of jobs available for creative people, but is also
realistic in stating that these jobs are not as plentiful as more conventional jobs.
How
to Draw and Sell Comic Strips Alan McKenzie
List Price: £9.99
Synopsis
This guide to creating comic strips and getting them
published, includes advice on: what equipment to buy; how to
write a script and break it down into panels; how to draw
the human figure in convincing poses; pencilling, inking,
lettering and colouring processes; and how to present and
pitch work to publishers. It also provides an appendix of US
and UK comic publishers and syndicates, complete with
addresses, giving the contacts needed to get started.
How
to Survive and Prosper As an Artist : Selling Yourself
Without Selling Your Soul by Caroll Michels
List Price: $17.00 Amazon Price: $11.90
Synopsis
The latest revised and expanded edition of this classic
handbook puts to rest the myth of the starving artist. It
examines the enormous impact the Internet has had on the art
world and looks at the burgeoning field of artists' career
consultants and arts administrators. A completely updated
Appendix lists artists' colonies, grant sources,
internships, and insurance and legal services available
nationwide.
Just because you're an artist doesn't mean you have to be broke. Caroll Michels offers a wealth of insider's advice on getting your work exhibited, preparing resumes and presentations, public relations and advertising, applying for grants and awards, legal issues, and more. Includes a fully updated resource guide.
This classic handbook, now in its fifth revised edition, puts to rest the myth of the starving artist. Caroll Michels shows those who would like to make a living from their art how to navigate the often bewildering corridors of power that lead to success. Included is a wealth of insider's information on getting into a gallery, being your own PR agent, and pricing, as well as insights into the sensitive issues of rejection and validation. The new edition is fully updated with computer and Internet information, expanded sections on innovative marketing strategies for various art disciplines, and exhibition and sales opportunities.
Books you may wish to consider include the following which can all be purchased through Amazon by clicking on the titles. When prices quoted in dollars, items available worldwide through the US outlet only.
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The
Freelance Photographer's Market Handbook: 2006
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This handbook contains detailed listings on the type of pictures - and articles - required by specialist, trade, and consumer magazines. Each entry includes the subject matter required by each publication, formats required and fees paid - and exactly where to send your pictures and to whom they should be addressed. As well as magazines, the book includes other markets for pictures including books, greeting cards, postcards, calendars and posters. National newspapers are listed, with picture desk phone numbers and contacts. There is also an extensive agency section giving detailed information on each library including subject required, markets supplied, and terms of business. Advice is also given on approaching markets as well as hints to help the freelance and aspiring freelance photographer to sell their work.
2005 Photographer's Market - Donna Poehner (Editor).Writer's Digest Books
Synopsis
Indicates US based names, addresses, people to contact, types of pictures to submit, and pay
rates for magazine, book, greeting card, and calendar publishers, advertising and
public-relations agencies, and audio-visual firms, and discusses business
and technical matters.
Reviews of previous editions
Dan from Chicago Not just a list of publications... This book has some really detailed how-to information for those submitting their photographs to various kinds of publications and organizations. You could probably live without a copy, but not if your goal is to make a living as a photographer.
A reader from U.S. This book is a wonderful reference for beginning and experienced photographers alike. Anyone wishing to make money from his/her photography needs this book. In addition to the staggering list of markets and individual sources, this book covers basics such as copyright law, license types, taxes, etc...
Although it's not a novel, I have, on occasion found myself reading each entry page by page. It's almost a lesson in itself on what to expect from a given market, and how to approach it. An indispensable tool. Want to make some cash with your photography? Start here!
A reader from Madison, Wisconsin This book gives you a choice of places to sell your photos to different cities and publications. You may stick to just magazines and books or choose postcards and greeting cards. This book is definately well worth it. It not only tells youwhere to sell and who to contact, but what to do before even thinking of submitting your photos to a particular company. To go along with this book, I also recommend Sell and Resell Your Photos by Rohn Engh. It goes wonderful with it.
Taking Pictures for Profit - Lee Frost
List Price: £12.99 Amazon Price: £10.39
David & Charles; ISBN: 0715307878
Synopsis
This guide has been compiled to provide photographers of
all levels of knowledge and experience with advice on
selling their pictures, either occasionally or on a
full-time basis. All aspects of a freelancer's life are
covered, from record-keeping, copyright and finance to
potential markets.
Make
Money With Your Camera David Arndt
Amazon Price: £18.75
Amherst Media; ISBN: 0936262842
With information on selecting the right equipment, pricing, marketing and technology, this book provides readers with everything they need to know to take money in the photography business. It includes practical advice on common business practices and risks as well as detailed discussions of different areas of specialization. Readers will learn to take highly marketable pictures of architecture, landscape, food, children, pets, groups, real estate, fashion, calendars, weddings, and more. Also covered are techniques for shooting and marketing images for posters, postcards, calendars, puzzles and greeting cards.
Self-publishing
for the Freelance by Nik Chmiel
List Price: £16.95
Hardcover - 140 pages ( 1 September, 1995)
BFP Books; ISBN: 0907297374
Ever thought of publishing and selling your own postcards, posters and greetings cards? If so this practical guide could get you started. This guide starts at the beginning detailing the options available and the processes involved, then goes on to explain how to market the finished products.
Freelancing
in Europe - Barry Winbolt
Price: £16.95 Hardcover - 176 pages (June 1994)
Bureau of Freelance Photographers; ISBN: 0907297331
A detailed reference for photographers wishing to work freelance in Europe. This book book explains how individual countries differ in terms of working practices, financial arrangements, legal matters and copywright. It also discusses the importance of picture libraries and agencies. The book also surveys the state of the media in the major European markets: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Benelux countries and Scandinavia. It contains interviews with leading European photographers, magazine editors and agency chiefs. Included is an extensive reference section which lists the addresses of national photographers' organizations, publishers of reference works, 60 leading European picture agencies and 50 useful terms in five languages.
The
Photographer and the Law - Don Cassell
Price: £11.96 Hardcover - 176 pages 3rd Ed edition (June 1997)
Bureau of Freelance Photographers;
Information is included on copyright, libel, obscenity, prohibitions and restrictions in the courts, official secrets, trespass and privacy. Part 2 deals with purchase of equipment, photographic services, employment law, working for yourself, loss, damage, insurance and useful addresses.
The
Complete Photography Careers Handbook by George Gilbert
Amazon Price: $19.95
Paperback 2nd edition (June 1992)
Consultant Press; ISBN: 0913069418
Reviews
Arthur Goldsmith, Editor at Large, Popular Photography
This is the most comprehensive and complete guide to
finding a career in photography. Gilbert brings his long and
varied experience in photography to bear in giving practical
advice on more than 75 photographic career opportunities.
Professor Richard Zakia, Fine Art Photography Department,
R.I.T.
If you have been looking for a current and
authoritative book on careers in photography and
photographic education, this is it!
Book Description
The Complete Photography Careers Handbook (2d Edition)
is a comprehensive guide to 73 separate careers in
photography, including electronic imaging. For each career
there is an overview, a job description, a typical
assignment, clients and employers, training, salary ranges,
recommended reading, trade and membership associations.
About the Author
George Gilbert taught photography in the Army during
World War II before receiving a secret assignment to
photographically map the Pacific "stepping stone" islands
leading to Japan. His subsequent career in photography has
encompassed freelance photography, documentary photography,
advertising and public relations. He taught at the Photo
League School, the Germain School of Photography, and was an
Adjunct Professor at the University of Connecticut. At the
Photo League his colleagues included Lewis H. Hine, Weegee,
and Berenice Abbott. He is the author of 13 books and
hundreds of articles. He was a founding member of the
American Photographic Historical Society and served, until
his retirement, as its Executive Director. He is the current
editor of its publication Photographica.
Big
Bucks : Selling Your Photography (Amherst Media's
Photo-Imaging Series) - Cliff Hollenbeck
UK List Price: £11.99
Amherst Media; November 2000
This practical guide will help photographers begin, reorganize, or jump-start a photo business. Included is information on creating successful portfolios, taking photos that sell, and getting the right money for the right work. Other topics include thriving in an increasingly computerized profession, understanding legal concerns, and competing in the stock photography market. A list of professional resources and reproducible record-keeping forms make this a practical and invaluable manual for photographers.
HOW
TO START A HOME-BASED PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS, 3rd Edition
(Home-based business) - Kenn Oberrecht
US List Price: $17.95 Amazon Price: £10.12
US edition: Paperback - 256 pages 4th edition ( 1
December, 2002)
Globe Pequot Press; ISBN: 0762705140
Sell
and Resell Your Photos - Rohn Engh
Amazon Price: £10.39
Reviews - Amazon.com
What distinguishes Rohn Engh's book on how to sell
photographs--now in its fourth edition--from the many
volumes on the subject?
Could it be his honest, no-nonsense approach to the topic, as opposed to the get-rich-quick slant of many competitors? His practical, step-by-step advice? His pragmatic sales techniques and principles, which teach niche marketing and explain the vast difference between good pictures of popular subjects (sunsets, wildflowers) and the type of photographs in demand by the editors who actually buy them? All of the above and more, including solid advice about selling photos in the electronic age.
The
Photographer's Market Guide to Photo Submission and
Portfolio Formats - by Michael Willins
List Price: $18.99 Amazon Price: $13.59
Writers Digest Books; ISBN: 0898797586
The Photographer's Market Guide to Photo Submission and Portfolio Formats leads you through the Photography-submission-and-selling maze. Picture this, a guide that offers advice on submitting your work, tracking your pictures and selling your photos; business basics, such as releases, contracts, image archiving and invoicing; promotions, with tips on press releases, tearsheets, networking, phone sales and gimmicks; copyright, and the nitty-gritty details on protecting your work and knowing your rights; building a high-impact portfolio, from zippered carriers to electronic presentations and websites; and establishing clients, with advice on approaching ad agencies, publishers, corporations and galleries. Sample letters, releases, packaging and mailing guidelines, and more serve as quick references for your photo-submission needs.
The
Business of Portrait Photography - Tom McDonald
Amazon Price: £16.88 Hardcover - 192 pages (1 October,
2002)
Amphoto Books; ISBN: 0817436162
Synopsis
This manual on taking portrait photographs aims to provide all the tools, techniques and tactics to open a successful portrait studio or make a current studio all the more profitable. Professional portrait photographer Tom McDonald discusses the business strategies and provides photographic tips for surviving and thriving in this competitive field. There is advice on: selecting equipment; constructing a camera room; planning a promotion campaign; taking bridal and children's portraits; designing a price list; serving clients; creating vignettes; and more. This edition is revised and updated to include information on digital photography and its impact on the portrait business. It also contains the photographs and real-life case histories of 30 well-known portrait photographers.
Reviews from Amazon readers (all awarded the book 5 out of 5)
The Business of Portrait Photography offers excellent insight for people considering entry into this exciting line of work. I am in the beginning stages of opening my own portrait photography business, and found the information in Mr.McDonald's book quite helpful and well-written. It is not easy to find photographers willing to share their experience with newcomers, and this book does exactly that. If you are curious about this field, I highly recommend this book.
Extremely enlightening. This book offered much information for me. I'm not a beginner, yet not quite a professional, a book like this is capable of filling in the space between the two. The author also utilize the expertise of fellow professional photographers, making it a well rounded book. I must repeat this is definitely an Excellent book, easy to read and understand, yet it offered a professional perspective that did not try to "write over your head" definitely a creation of love!
This is easily the most helpful and practical book I have every read on operating a photography business.It doesn't just cover the "big picture", although it does that well, going into different philosophies, styles and approaches to business of different photographers. It covers every practical aspect of the business, going into details other books don't bother mentioning. I wish I had read this book when I started my business it would have saved me a lot of time and money.
Photographing
Plants and Gardens - Clive Nichols (Photographer)
List Price: £14.99 Amazon Price: £10.49
Paperback - 158 pages new edition edition (January 1998)
David & Charles; ISBN: 0715307150
Aimed at all photographers with an interest in gardens, from amateurs who need to learn techniques to professionals wanting to hone their skills, this book is illustrated with the author's own work. He leads the reader through the variety of approaches to garden photography, analyzing vistas, close-ups and abstracts, and offering advice on coping with light and weather to produce the best results, whatever the conditions. There are also insights into the practicalities of making a living from photography. Clive Nichols's photographs of English gardens have appeared in leading magazines, and in 1992 exhibitions of his work were held in at the Ilford Gallery in London, and at the Chelsea Flower Show.
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