[BCMA] Publishing rights transfers

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

try contacting CARFAC;

their director Bill Horne, who is also our very able book designer, has just been awarded their arts advocacy award and is a serious watch-dog over all things copy-right;


good luck




 
On 2013-07-16, at 3:51 PM, Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv. wrote:

> Good afternoon,
> 
> Does anyone have any experience or insight on publishing rights transfers?
>  
> We are currently looking into reprinting a largely self-published book which is now out of print. The book is a tribute and chronicles the memories of the Notre Dame Catholic High School which was in operation in New Denver during the Nikkei internment. Our museum has approached the author regarding reprinting, and although she is not interested in reprinting the book herself, she is keen on having our organization republish the work on her behalf without royalty.
>  
> Here’s the catch, although the author was responsible for compiling the work and having it printed (her name is on the title page), she has given copyright to the alumni of the Notre Dame High School. The author has mentioned that there should not be any issue from the alumni regarding the reprinting, and there’s the possibility of including a clause about printing rights to be shared with the surviving alumni, we would like the agreement to ensure against any copyright infringement.
>  
> Can the author, who herself is a graduate of the high school, provide consent on behalf of the entire alumni?
>  
> Is the due diligence, in this case, to track down every surviving alumni and obtain their written consent?
>  
> Does anyone have a template of similar agreements?
>  
>        Any information you could offer would be greatly appreciated before we look to legal counsel.
> 
> -- 
> Momoko Ito
> Manager of Operations
> Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre
> Village of New Denver
> 
> t.250.358.7288
> f.250-358-7251
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