Constitutional Foundation -- Copyright and other legal rights -- Libel, privacy, obscenity and other possible legal risks -- Creators' rights in cyberspace -- Contacts involving creative people -- Business and tea matters affecting creative people

This comprehensive, authoritative and accessible book enables creators to understand the legal rights and safeguard their work from a wide variety of risks in both cyberspace and traditional media. It explains major developments in the applicable law and in the publishing, communications, art and entertainment businesses so you'll be able to confidently secure your work, negotiate contracts and avoid lawsuits