![]() | How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist, 5th ed.: Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul by Caroll Michels
Buy new: $12.24 / Used from: $6.25 A book doesn't get into its 5th edition and continue to sell well without reason. This should be on the shelf of every artist with even an inkling of making a career in the arts.
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![]() | How to Profit from the Art Print Market by Barney Davey
Buy new: $31.02 / Used from: $26.95 There is no other book on the market to help guide artists to success in the print market. Some might think it is shameful self-promotion to add one's own book to such a list. I believe there is no shame in purposeful self-promotion and actively advocate it for all those who seek to earn a living from their creative efforts.
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![]() | The Business of Being an Artist, Third Edition by Daniel Grant
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $7.45 The title succinctly describes what is a well-written and informative book. Worth owning.
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![]() | Art Marketing 101, Third Edition: A Handbook for the Fine Artist (Art Marketing 101: A Handbook for the Fine Artist) by Constance Smith
Buy new: $19.55 / Used from: $12.09 If you haven't had experience selling and marketing art or anything else, read this book.
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![]() | Selling Art Without Galleries: Toward Making a Living from Your Art by Daniel Grant
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $13.58 The title says it all. Grant is a prolific writer of useful information for artists.
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![]() | Legal Guide for the Visual Artist by Tad Crawford
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $9.36 Tad Crawford has several books for visual artists, this is one of two you need to own.
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![]() | The Fine Artist's Guide to Marketing and Self-Promotion: Innovative Techniques to Build Your Career as an Artist by Julius Vitali
Buy new: $17.95 / Used from: $4.00 Solid information about how and what YOU need to do to take charge of promoting yourself.
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![]() | Fine Art Publicity, 2nd Edition: The Complete Guide for Artists, Galleries, and Museums (Business and Legal Forms) by Susan Abbott
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $7.90 Gaining publicity is invaluable and probably the best dollar-for-dollar use of any budget.
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![]() | The Artist's Guide to New Markets: Opportunities to Show and Sell Art Beyond Galleries by Peggy Hadden
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $5.00 A perennial bestseller among art business books. Thinking beyond the gallery is more important than ever now.
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![]() | Business And Legal Forms for Fine Artists (3rd Edition) by Tad Crawford
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $11.91 This book is invaluable. Being an artist means doing business under contract with others. This book gives you the power of information regarding contracts and forms you'll need for your career.
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![]() | The Permission Seeker's Guide Through the Legal Jungle: Clearing Copyrights, Trademarks and Other Rights for Entertainment and Media Productions (Guide ... Jungle) (Guide Through the Legal Jungle) by Joy Butler
Buy new: $15.56 / Used from: $13.34 If you are using media of any sort in your publishing or production, you need to read this book. It will help steer you learn how satisfactorily to clear copyrights, trademarks and other rights. If you are an artist, it will help you understand how to protect your intellectual property
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![]() | Living Out Loud by Keri (Author/Illustrator) Smith
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $7.00 Want inspiration for living the creative life? Read this book.
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![]() | Licensing Art 101, Third Edition: Publishing and Licensing Your Artwork for Profit (Licensing Art 101) by Michael Woodward
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $12.70 Licensing offers a nice source of passive revenue. This book helps you understand the basics of the market and how to attack it.
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![]() | Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Roger Fisher
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $0.27 You'll see this suggestion and probably pass. That's too bad because learning negotiation skills can help your career more than learning nearly any other skill. Do it for your own good, you'll be happy you did.
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![]() | Licensing Art and Design: A Professional's Guide to Licensing and Royalty Agreements by Caryn R. Leland
Buy new: $16.95 / Used from: $6.10 If you are serious about art licensing, this book will help guide you.
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![]() | Guerrilla Negotiating: Unconventional Weapons and Tactics to Get What You Want (Guerrilla Marketing Series) by Conrad Levinson
Buy new: $22.45 / Used from: $2.49 A good alternative to Getting to Yes. Read both if you are serious about learing this most useful skill.
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![]() | The Fine Artist's Career Guide, 2nd Edition: Making Money in the Arts and Beyond (Business and Legal Forms) by Daniel Grant
Buy new: $15.96 / Used from: $0.29 Another good business book for artists from Daniel Grant. Worth owning.
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![]() | Great Jobs for Art Majors by Blythe Camenson
Buy used from: $13.19 There are more ways than you can imagine to make your art pay.
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![]() | How to Buy and Sell Art by Michael Reid
Buy new: $22.45 / Used from: $13.75 Learning tips for buyers can't do anything but help artists improve their skills.
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![]() | Sponsorship: The Fine Art Of Corporate Sponsorship/the Corporate Sponsorship Of Fine Art by Ryan McGinness
Buy new: $24.45 / Used from: $10.10 For experienced artists with a following.
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