"This ... book shows you how to get the rights you need, with step-by-step instructions and more than 30 forms. Find out when permission is required, who to ask, and when (and how much) you can expect to pay. Getting Permission explains: the copyright permission process; the public domain ("free" content); how to figure out who owns a copyright; website permissions; the 'fair use' rule; school-related permissions; license and merchandise agreements (including sample contracts and other forms); and much more."-- Back cover.

Introduction to the permissions process -- Getting permission to use text -- Getting permission to use photographs -- Getting permission to use artwork -- Getting permission to use music -- Website permissions -- Academic and educational permissions -- The public domain -- Fair use -- Getting permission to use trademarks -- Art and merchandise licenses -- Releases -- Copyright research -- After permission is granted -- Assignments and works made for hire -- Help beyond this book.