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myjunias
Registered User
(8/26/02 7:06:36 am)
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instructions
Can anyone tell me how to obtain permission to publish a particular version of a fairy tale in order to illustrate it?
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janeyolenaolcom
Unregistered User
(8/26/02 10:31:20 pm)
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permissions
If the book is fairly new, you need to speak to the publisher's permissions department. If the book is pre 1900 (technically 1923, but to be safe. . .) the story would be considered PD. Public Domaine.
Jane
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myjunias
Registered User
(8/28/02 1:30:29 pm)
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Re: permissions
Thanks, Jane. I'd like to use Andrew Lang's version. Any pointers here would be of immense help. I have no idea how to go about doing this; I've been aspiring to illustrate this particular tale for years now. I'm a stay at home mother of two with absolutely no spare time but am determined to finally do it! Thanks again and anything anyone can offer is much appreciated. ~Angelica
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janeyolen
Unregistered User
(8/29/02 10:46:37 am)
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Lang
The Andrew Lang fairy books spanned a range of dates, but I would think most would be PD material.Early 1900s
for many of his books.
Jane
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janeyolen
Unregistered User
(8/29/02 10:47:40 am)
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Lang
The Andrew Lang fairy books spanned a range of dates, but I would think most would be PD material.Early 1900s
for many of his books. First check the pub date of the book--if it is a Dover reprint, check the earliest date. Befvore 1923 and you are okay to use it.
Jane
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pinkolaestes
Registered User
(9/8/02 5:14:12 pm)
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further info on pub's permissions
Hello, I did not know if you are just starting out or a very experienced person in this area, so if you already know all these things, just "walk on by..." (smile)
*If* as Jane Y. mentioned, the "version" you are looking at is very early 20th century, it is likely public domain, HOWEVER to keep you from harm's way, that may not be enough AND will take some further research. This is because the estates of various authors and their heirs often extend copyright by placing the work under a different title--or one of the most common ways is to reshuffle the anthology and say it is "new" and thus another however many years long copyright protection is put into effect.
Secondly, even in the old 19th century ethnological journals that would seem free and clear, there is a great debate currently going on about the current families' legal rights over those stories that were collected from now deceased relatives so long ago... this is an ongoing issue about certain kinds of stories.
However, with regard to asking permission to illustrate from a contemporary publisher, you are sensitive to think of this before the fact. There are sad stories in the publishing world about bad legal scrapes that people have gotten into by not clearing the work first. So, your instincts are good. Following is just my 2 cents worth from some years of experience with my work and that of colleagues who have been approached to have their works illustrated for various reasons including graphic comics, children's books, etc. The most important thing to remember is that from your point of view you are likely wanting to do a fabulous creation that really sings, but from the publisher's point of view. they see you as asking for a legal relationship, so be sharp and clear with your request.
Write to Rights and Permissions Department of that publisher. Tell them what book, what author, which story, which pages it begins and ends on, the copyright date, andy other history you know about it--such as hardback of paperback edition. Tell them you want to license the story. Tell them exactly how you are going to apply your work to those pages. Send color or black and white Xeroxs of your work. 8x10 samples are fine. Ask what the fee is, how long the license term will be, what limitations might be asked by the author and the publisher. Then wait an "unreasonable" 6-12 weeks. Most BIG publishers are "constipatedly" backlogged. If you have not heard back by then, call them and ask where is your request in the que. I promise you publishers will not reject you because you want to conduct matters in a busineslike manner.
If the author/publisher gives permission, it is a good idea, for your own protection, to have a lawyer who has expereince in copyright law look over the contract for licensure. That way if you have any questions or need ask for a change, you have the language and the support.
You probably know already, Dont EVER send original art.
So, there you go
hope this helps a little
cpe
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