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Written by a quartet of straight-talking author-lawyers, this is the
most comprehensive and thorough reference guide on publishing law—in an
easy to read format. From authors to editors, literary agents to
journalists, anyone who works with words confronts an astonishing
variety of legal puzzles and perils. This easy-to-use guide to writers’
rights and responsibilities will help users navigate this legal maze and
work more profitably. Part legal dictionary, part publishing
encyclopedia and chock-full of helpful how-to advice, "Author Law A to
Z" addresses key concepts in the publishing field. Styled as a series of
alphabetical entries, this reference book makes it easy for readers to
locate answers to specific questions, get help with a particular
problem, or simply browse an array of fascinating entries for greater
professional knowledge. Topics include all the major legal issues
related to the business of writing and publishing. Entries are
extensively cross-referenced for maximum usefulness and most are
supplemented with charts, checklists, sidebars, boxes, tips, profiles,
case summaries, sample letters, contracts, forms, and other illustrative
material.
About the Author
Sallie Randolph is a senior partner with Randolph Law Offices and
concentrates on copyright and publishing law. During a distinguished
career as a freelance journalist she wrote hundreds of articles for
magazines and major newspapers and authored six books. Ms. Randolph
holds a bachelors degree from Michigan State University and is a cum
laude graduate of State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law.
She teaches publishing law as an adjunct professor at her alma mater,
where she established a copyright clearance program and served as the
program’s initial director. She is a frequent speaker and consultant on
publishing and copyright law at writers’ conferences and educational
institutions. Ms. Randolph is chair of the Legal Resources Committee of
the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA), former chair of
the Intellectual Property Committee of the Bar Association of Erie
County, New York and a member of the New York State Bar Association, the
! American Bar Association, ASJA and the Authors Guild. She lives in
Buffalo, NY. Stacy Davis, a lawyer and freelance writer, holds a
Master’s degree in English from State University of New York at Albany
and a Juris Doctor degree from State University of New York at Buffalo,
where she served on two law journals. Ms. Davis worked for several
years as an editor for a large publishing company. She is admitted to
the New York Bar and has practiced in the areas of publishing and
immigration law. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association
and the American Intellectual Property Lawyers Association. Ms. Davis
currently resides in London, England.
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Product Details
- Paperback: 364 pages
Publisher: Capital Books (September 6, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1931868263
ISBN-13: 978-1931868266
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