The Law (in Plain English) for Publishers

Download or read book The Law (in Plain English) for Publishers written by Leonard D. DuBoff and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The ultimate legal manual for anyone in the publishing industry.” —Independent Publisher In The Law (in Plain English)® for Publishers, Leonard DuBoff and Amanda Bryan tackle the many legal considerations of the publishing world. Both new and seasoned publishers and industry professionals will find the information they need as the authors break down the intricacies of the business in thorough yet concise explanations. Chapters cover important topics such as: Privacy, defamation, and other content issues Copyright basics, protection, and infringement Negotiating with authors and literary agents Contract terms Books in the digital age Publishing as a business Tax considerations An indispensable reference, The Law (in Plain English)® for Publishers belongs on the shelves of all publishers, industry professionals, and enterprising authors.