: Re: How does copyright apply to illustrations and cover art? Is a paid-up-front illustrator entitled to royalties? If I hire an illustrator for artwork, and I pay up front on a per-illustration basis,

@Cugini967

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Here's how it shook out with regard to my own project.

My illustrator wanted to retain the copyright, and grant me a limited-use license in conjunction with my creative work. When pressed, she gave me a second, higher price for relinquishing the copyright. I took the first option.

Here is the language we settled on:

The Artist grants the Client exclusive reproduction rights, excepting
that the Artist retains the right to use the Artwork for
self-promotion, in the Artist's portfolio, for the production and sale
of prints, cards, calendars and similar products, and for inclusion in
collections of the Artist's work, provided that the Artist does not
use the Artwork in connection with a literary or cinematic work of any
kind. The Client's right to reproduce the Artwork is unlimited
provided that such use is in connection with or to promote the
Client's product.

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