“T
he 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,
belongs on the shelves of all publishers, industry professionals, and enterprising authors.