{"product_id":"graphic-artists-guild-handbook-16th-edition-isbn-9780262542395","title":"Graphic Artists Guild Handbook, 16th Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe industry bible for communication design and illustration professionals, with updated information, listings, and pricing guidelines.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGraphic Artists Guild Handbook \u003c\/i\u003eis the industry bible for communication design and illustration professionals. A comprehensive reference guide, the Handbook helps graphic artists navigate the world of pricing, collecting payment, and protecting their creative work, with essential advice for growing a freelance business to create a sustainable and rewarding livelihood.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis sixteenth edition provides excellent, up-to-date guidance, incorporating new information, listings, and pricing guidelines. It offers graphic artists practical tips on how to negotiate the best deals, price their services accurately, and create contracts that protect their rights. Sample contracts and other documents are included.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFor the sixteenth edition, the content has been reorganized, topics  have been expanded, and new chapters have been added to create a  resource that is more relevant to how graphic artists work today.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eMore in-depth information for the  self-employed on how to price work to make a sustainable living and plan  for times of economic uncertainty.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA new chapter on using skills and  talents to maximize income with multiple revenue streams—workshops,  videos, niche markets, passion projects, selling art, and much more.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCurrent U.S. salary information and freelance rates by discipline.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePricing guidelines for buyers and sellers.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUp-to-date copyright  registration information.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModel contracts and forms to adapt to your  specific needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eInterviews with eleven self-employed graphic artists  who have created successful careers,using many of the practices found in  this Handbook\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003eChapter 1: Essential Business Practices\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Professional Relationships\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Professional Issues\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Maximizing Income\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Graphic Design\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Web\/Interactive Design\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Illustration\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Cartooning \u0026amp; Comics\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Animation \u0026amp; Motion\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Surface Pattern Design\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: Legal Rights \u0026amp; Issues\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: Standard Contracts \u0026amp; Business Tools\u003cbr\u003eSuccessfully Applying Practices\u003cbr\u003eResources \u0026amp; References\"Excellent....the handbook contains invaluable information about virtually every aspect of running a freelance design business. The entire book is organized for quick reads on all the topics. If you’re getting started in the design business looking for pricing, business and ethical guidelines, or even a seasoned pro looking for salary comparisons or a knowledge brush-up, this book is a must-have.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Graphic Mac\u003c\/i\u003e (praise for the 15th edition)\u003c\/b\u003eThe Graphic Artists Guild is a membership organization of creative professionals working in the graphic arts fields.","brand":"The MIT Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302244667621,"sku":"NP9780262542395","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780262542395.jpg?v=1767728438","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/graphic-artists-guild-handbook-16th-edition-isbn-9780262542395","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}