1. About this publication -- 2. History and overview: copyright and publishing -- 3. Copyright publishing fundamentals in more detail -- 4. When publishers may not need permission -- 5. Publishers' 'published edition' rights -- 6. Parallel importation -- 7. Publishing agreements -- 8. Practicalities of getting rights -- 9. Spotlight on digital --10. Other legal requirements for publishers -- 11. Current issues for publishers -- Appendix A -- Appendix B -- Appendix C -- Appendix D
Summary
This guide is designed for publishers working in a traditional or digital (ebook) environment. It deals with the idea of copyright, and building it into agreements with authors and other creators. Step-by-step and drawing on recent cases, it covers: the intertwined histories of copyright and publishing; moral rights; practicalities for traditional publishing; publishing in the digital age; publishing contracts; and hot topics in publishing. [Publisher website, ed]
Analysis
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Notes
"The Australian Copyright Council has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body" -- From title page verso