Law:

This Business of Television

Written by Howard Blumenthal and Oliver Goodenough

Format: Hardcover, 592 pages
On Sale: March 1, 2006
Price: $35.00

Broad in scope and rich in detail, This Business of Television has been the essential sourcebook for producers, writers, broadcasters, network executives, and other television professionals since the first edition was published in 1991. And as the television business continues to evolve, This Business of Television evolves along with it. This... Read more >

Business and Legal Forms for Authors and Self Publishers

Written by Tad Crawford

Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: January 1, 2005
Price: $29.95

Containing 24 essential business and legal forms for authors and self-publishers, this revised guide includes four new forms: e-book contract, e-article contract, translation contract, and reversion of rights agreement. Each form is accompanied by step-by-step instructions, advice on standard contractual provisions, and unique negotiation checklists for making the best deal. Other... Read more >

The Screenwriter's Legal Guide

Written by Stephen Breimer

Format: Trade Paperback, 336 pages
On Sale: June 1, 2004
Price: $29.95

This authoritative guide will help both fledgling and established writers to negotiate the best deal, protect their work, and get fair compensation for it. One of the most powerful entertainment lawyers in Hollywood provides easy-to-understand, expert advice on all the legal issues involved in the business of screenwriting. He gives an... Read more >

Hollywood Dealmaking
Negotiating Talent Agreements
Written by Dina Appleton and Daniel Yankelevits

Format: Trade Paperback, 256 pages
On Sale: June 1, 2002
Price: $19.95

Two entertainment attorneys and Hollywood insiders explain all the ins and outs of negotiating in the movie industry, including back ends, gross and adjusted gross profits, deferments, box office bonuses, copyrights, and much more.



This easy-to-follow reference–written clearly, without confusing legal jargon–is packed with expert insights on distribution, licensing, and merchandising... Read more >

The Writer's Legal Guide
An Authors Guild Desk Reference
Written by Tad Crawford and Kay Murray

Format: Trade Paperback, 352 pages
On Sale: June 1, 2002
Price: $19.95

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The Law (in Plain English) for Photographers

Written by Leonard Duboff

Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: May 1, 2002
Price: $19.95

The photographer's definitive business and legal resource is now completely updated and expanded. In this valuable guide, arts attorney Leonard DuBoff takes you step by step though all the legal aspects of the photography business. Here is expert advice for everything from contracts to trademarks, including government licenses, taxes, censorship, the... Read more >