The Graphic Artists' Guild Handbook of Pricing and Ethical Guidelines Hardcover – 1 July 2001

Are you an artist? Have you been completely in the dark on what to charge and why? Are you scared of contracts and wary of professional relationships? Get this book. Get this book. Get this book. It's nicely organized, easy to read, and very informative. The pricing guides are easy to find and great for all types of projects in all types of artistic formats from museum galleries to magazine ads to book illustrations to animation and beyond.

It is dated but gives a basic outline for graphic artists. It was little more than what I was looking for, but a I was still able to use it. The Price was right. I brought it used and it was in exceptionally good condition, for that reason I will give it four stars.

Like most college design students, and recent graduates, the way you financially support yourself while waiting for that great fuul-time job, is by picking up freelance jobs. As I found shortly after graduation, I had absolutely no idea what I should have been charging, and I was being vastly taken advantage of. This book will tell you EXACTLY what you should be charging, for every possible job. It is not only for newcomers to the field. Every designer and artist I know, agrees that this book is a must to have on your shelf, and reference often.

I bought this along with other reads as I was starting my own business out of college. There was a lot of good information and material.

As an artist, it's always good to have resources available to you. This book has it all from pricing, to contracts and lots of examples. I can't tell you how many times I have referenced this book for my business. It's an invaluable resource. Get one now.