AboutBill Frank Expertise I help authors become publishers. I'm a self-publishing consultant with resources in editing, graphic design, printing, distribution and marketing. I can help you turn your manuscript into a published book. I identify the best distribution channels for your book. I also help you build a marketing plan to sell the book. I specialize in non-fiction books and I take fiction books on a selective basis.
Experience Book layout and design; book printing; channels of distribution and book marketing.
Organizations Publishers' Marketing Association. Book Publicists of Southern California.
Education/Credentials MBA in Marketing and Finance. BA in Economics.
Expert: Bill Frank Date: 5/28/2008 Subject: copyright clearance for self-published book
Question I am a senior citizen with a background in printing, publishing, wring,
photography and publishing/editing a small weekly newspaper for 25 years.
I am working with the centennial committee to publish a 200+ page
volume of our city's history. Probably 1/2 of the 150-200 pictures in the
book would be my own photos or pictures from the newspaper we owned –
and I understand, in the public domain. No copyright problems there. What
is my status getting pictures off the internet to put in the book? Like from old
movies filmed here? Or old postcards? Thanks, QB
Answer Quentin,
Congratulations on writing your book! About which city are you writing?
Copyright clearance is necessary for pictures taken from old films or books. I'm uncertain about copyright clearance on postcards.
I'm not an attorney, however. I suggest you get a professional opinion from a copyright attorney. Three top lawyers in the field are Ivan Hoffman in Los Angeles, Ellen Stiefler in San Diego and Darla Anderson in Santa Barbara.
