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Re: Different Q about illlustrators

Title: Re: [GWL] Different Q about illlustrators
Nan -- some publishers put the onus on the author when it comes to buying art for books.

I've talked to several authors who had to arrange for photos with photographers. Carolyn Harstad had to pay for the photos and secure the rights for her Go Native! and Got Shade? books, both published by Indiana University Press.

I don't think an illustrator would be any different. If you can purchase the illustrations or secure her services in a contract (first North American rights, etc.), you can take that with you to the publisher. I could be the publisher may want other arrangments with the illustrator, such as a royalties or another illustrator, but unlikely. For one thing, the book is your concept and bringing it to a publisher as a package help him/her see what you envision.

If the illustrations are botanical, then frequently, a botanical illustrator is hired. This is a specialized skill. Not every illustrator can draw flowers, especially their inner parts, with an understanding of botany. Also, well-published illustrators frequently will work on a project only when hired by the publisher.

Also, check in the GWA directory for illustrators and contact some of them to see what their experiences/requirements are.

Here are some Web sites that might help:

http://www.gag.org/

http://www.publishingcentral.com/subject.html?sid=107&si=1

http://members.aol.com/thedrawing/links.htm

http://www.underdown.org/articles.htm#WI

jems

From: Nan Sterman <Talkingpoints@PlantSoup.Com>
Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2004 22:44:56 -0700
To: Garden Writers -- GWL -- The Garden Writers Forum <gardenwriters@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Different Q about illlustrators

When working with an illustrator, how do you arrange payment - I am
talking about books here...  I am working on a book proposal with an
illustrator.  I am pretty sure I can get this book sold to a
publisher but I am not sure whether I need to first purchase the
illustrations outright or talk with her about a percentage of the
gross or???  How is this done?

Nan

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