The fourth edition of this popular guide contains twenty-nine of the most essential business and legal forms to meet the everyday needs of todays illustrators. Updated throughout, new forms include a promissory note, releases, and an agreement to arbitrate. Each form is accompanied by step-by-step instructions, advice on standard contractual provisions, and unique negotiation checklists for making the best deal. Included are:Estimate Confirmation of Assignment Invoice Illustrator-Agent Contract Book Publishing Contract Collaboration Contract Contract for the Sale of an Artwork Contract for Receipt and Holding of Artwork Illustrator-Gallery Contract with Record of Consignment and Statement of Account Licensing Contract to Merchandise Images Release Form for Models Property Release Permission Form Nondisclosure Agreement for Submitting Ideas Copyright Transfer Form Application for Copyright Registration of Artwork License of Rights and Electronic Rights Contract with an Independent Contractor Trademark Application Commercial Lease Sublease Lease AssignmentThe collection provides a password and link to a supplemental website, which contains all the discussed forms for both the PC and Mac platforms. Thorough discussions of legal issues relevant to the industry make this a must-read for any illustratorestablished or starting out.Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.