2012 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market [Paperback]

Mary Burzlaff Bostic (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 11, 2011 | ISBN-10: 1440314187 | ISBN-13: 978-1440314186 | Edition: 37

New look, new features, updated resources: All the tools you need to build a successful art career!

2012 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market is the must-have reference guide for emerging artists, who want to establish a successful career in fine art, illustration, cartooning or graphic design. For years, artists have relied on us to help them find new markets and navigate the changing business landscape. The 2012 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market introduces a whole host of new features and guarantees the most up-to-date, individually verified listings possible. In addition to the 100% updated market listings, artists will find new resources they'll want to use everyday including:

• A FREE 1-year subscription toArtistsMarketOnline.com, where you can search listings, track your submissions, get the latest art and design news and much more (Note: free subscription comes with print version only)
• Complete, up-to-date contact information for more than 1,600 art market listings, including galleries, magazines, book publishers, greeting card companies, ad agencies, syndicates, art fairs and more
• Articles on the business of freelancing—from basic copyright information to tips on promoting your work
• NEW! Special features on selling more art in 2012, secrets to social media success, pocket-sized promotion, creating an online presence, fine-tuning your sales pitch and generating referrals
• NEW! Informative articles on getting the most from workshops, handling problems creatively, applying creative thinking to running your business and managing your clients
• NEW! Inspiring and informative interviews with successful professionals including graphic designer Tom Davie and artist and illustrator Mike Maydak
• Information on grants, residencies, organizations, publications and websites that offer support and direction for creative artists of all types

PLEASE NOTE: Free subscriptions are NOT included with the ebook version of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 672 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books; 37 edition (November 11, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1440314187
• ISBN-13: 978-1440314186
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.8 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #436,093 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars For Artists and Illustrator, a Useful Reference January 31, 2012

By K. Smith

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I buy this book every year, and it's always a useful source of markets for my work. It also contains case studies from artists who have used this book to connect with their target markets.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Packed with the information I was looking for March 28, 2012

By I'm just a girl

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Very good book. Being an artist who is about to start out in the world of illustration and fine art, this book has all the information I need. This book is almost necessary for an artist just starting out.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars All You Need to Know and More. March 28, 2012

By MrNoBoDeE

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I've purchased this product in the past and have always enjoyed the professional advice and insight into what publishers, galleries and syndicates are looking for in the graphic arts field. This year's book blew me away with the amount of helpful information it had. It was nearly information overload. I'm really enjoying how indepth the features are and what you can do to improve your odds of being noticed.

Thanks for putting out the best Graphic Designer's Market yet.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars kindle pc edition, what a great idea May 28, 2012

By bkluvr

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Wow. Now I can just click the link to a company's site, and see exactly what they want, then just click back to my PC Kindle edition of the Artist's Market, and keep going through the list, all on my nice, big pc monitor. I can Google a company, and go back to the listing. I cannot imagine a better way to use a reference book than this Kindle pc version. Not to mention all the usual perks of Kindle apps, like notes and highlights. Thank you Amazon!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars 2012 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market April 2, 2012

By little spirit

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I found the "market" book very helpful in defining what editors and buyer's are looking for. It is a good guideline in presenting your work.

5.0 out of 5 stars such a deal! May 28, 2013

By Sue Feaman

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Paid a fraction of the "new" price and received it in Excellent condition. Many co.s to look into. Was just a little disappointed there weren't that many listed under ILLUSTRATION.

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything I expected. May 12, 2013

By jj goodell

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Good resource. I bought it for student resource and was not disappointed. Would recommend it to anyone, especially freelance artists who are looking for way to get some extra money.

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute Necessity for Graphic Artists February 15, 2013

By K. Dooley

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Well worth the price. This book is jam packed with all kinds of information on how to get into the market as a graphic artist. Of course, get the newest edition...now 2013. And it's a great gift for the struggling artist that can't afford this book but needs it like crazy! It can open up avenues of income previously closed and gives hints and advice on how to succeed.