For years, the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing and Ethical Guidelines has been the industry bible for graphic designers and illustrators. This, the 13th edition, continues the tradition with new information, listings and pricing information based on surveys of working designers. It addresses legal rights and issues such as how copyright laws affect the income and work of graphic artists. It also provides tips on how to negotiate the best deals and how and what to charge for work, and includes sample contracts. For design and illustration professionals, there is no more comprehensive and informative resource.
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The purpose of the Graphic Artists Guild is to promote and protect the social, economic and professional interests of its members. It is committed to improving conditions for all graphic artists (including, but not limited to: animators, cartoonists, designers, illustrators and digital artists) and raising standards for the entire industry. The Guild embraces graphic artists at all skill levels.
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30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
These used to be go-to sources for pricing, but the enduring recession and bad business climate for creatives makes it a resource in dire need of an update. Pricing is too high, whole industries are under-represented or, as represented, comically unrealistic. Any fee guidance for web design or interactive multimedia should be taken with heaping spoonfuls of salt. Contracts for modern design technologies are even worse.
Fact is, this edition was barely on target when published in 2010. Today, it's quaint. Please, please, GAG, write a revised version for the market we inhabit in 2012-13. I certainly can't use your 2010 book any more.
Fact is, this edition was barely on target when published in 2010. Today, it's quaint. Please, please, GAG, write a revised version for the market we inhabit in 2012-13. I certainly can't use your 2010 book any more.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Rich
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is awesome and has everything you need to get started. very clear and concise and although it doesn't give it to you on a silver platter it allows you to view the info and thus make educated decisions pushing forward. It has all the information regarding taxation, billing your clients, it even has example forms for you to use right away. if your looking for info regarding the setup of your graphic design or web design business this is the book you want. i even suggest joining the guild which is what i will be doing shortly. [...]
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Myde
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Very informative and useful book! I find it especially helpful for planning my pricing for projects, and what I should pay other creatives when I contract a job out. It also has a wonderful set of forms to work from, including contracts and estimate sheets. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone in the creative field struggling with protocols and how to price their work!
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GD bible
It's good stuff... Great book, came without damage. Has everything you need to know as a designer to get started.
Published 1 month ago by LuluB
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Good start book
I needed some samples of contracts for graphic designers. Good book for designers. Course should be taught in schools Thanks
Published 1 month ago by Frances Tome
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Pathetically out of date; needs serious updating.
Mac OS 10.6.4 and/or Mac OS 10.6.5 was the latest version of the Mac OS available at the time of this book's publication. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bernard M Lynch Jr
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have!!!
This guidelines book is a must have for who is in the art and design field. Full of useful information and advise, it even has contracts and agreement templates to accomodate to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rosa De Los Santos
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Great Resource!
This book is such a great resource for anyone entering the field of visual design and creative arts. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Angela Robertson
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Source for hard-to-find information
I looked high and low for a book like this, and when I ordered it I was not sure what to expect. For people starting out in the design business, the book covers an incredible... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ex professor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding Resource and Reference Handbook
Invaluable resource and pricing guide! The "Graphic Artist's Guild Handbook of Pricing and Ethical Guidelines" is an eye opener in several areas involving the arts.
Published 2 months ago by SANDRA Y. SHARPE
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Great
GREAT book! I use the contracts in the back all of the time for work. I appreciate the guild looking out for the individual artist. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Caroline Boyk
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every artist should own one
The book that sets the standard on pricing and ethics for artists! Every new artist asking that taboo question "how much should I charge for my work and time? Read more
Published 3 months ago by Nicole A.
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This is the pricing bible.
This book here.. is the book you need when you are depressed and believe all your clients should die.. when they're not paying.
Published 3 months ago by Julio Emmanuel Diaz
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