Starting Your Career as a Freelance Illustrator or Graphic Designer | 
|  | | | Title: | Starting Your Career as a Freelance Illustrator or Graphic Designer | | Author: | Michael Fleishman | | Publisher: | Allworth Press | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | 15 December, 2001 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 1581151993 / 9781581151992 | | List Price: | $19.95 | | You Save: | $6.38 | | Amazon Price: | $13.57 | |
 This book is also available, brand-new, from 3rd-party marketplace sellers at Amazon.com, from $11.40. |
The HTML code below can be pasted onto your web-site, your MySpace page, or blog - or any number of similar places - to create a link to this page: If, instead of a text link, you'd like to create a link to this page which will display the book cover, if it's available, then the code below will do exactly that:
Check for the same book at these other US book sites:
• [ Abebooks ] • [ Alibris ] • [ Barnes & Noble ] • [ Half.com ] • [ Powells ] … or check UK bookstores
| Editorial Review / Publisher's Information:
Product Description
Technology has sent shockwaves of change through the world of commercial art. Digital illustration and design, online portfolio sites, and the proliferation of stock art have radically changed the way that illustrators and graphic designers work. What has not changed, however, is the wealth of illustrators and graphic designers hoping to turn their talent into freelance success. More than ever, artists face questions such as how to get started, how to sell their work, how to promote themselves, and what to do once they are working. For those embarking on freelance careers in illustration or graphic design, the answers have arrived. A twenty-five year veteran in the field, Michael Fleishman, has detailed every business aspect of commercial art in Starting Your Career as a Freelance Illustrator or Graphic Designer.
| Other Items You May Enjoy:
Browse Books From These Related Subjects:
Customer Reviews:
• More For Graphic Artists Than Illustrators, But Good Inspiration 29 August, 2008
My interests are much more in illustration rather than graphic design, so I frequently had to scan past a lot of the material that a graphic designer could use. There is a lot of great information here on the real nuts and bolts of running a home business - especially an artistic one - but I think anyone who wants to run thier own business could use a lot of the information and tools in this book to manage their time, money, and goals in an effective way. I have benefitted greatly from the use of this book and would happily recommend it to others.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2II6H144HMNIZ
• Essential 14 August, 2007
so you want to go freelance... you really, REALLY want to go freelance? Tired of working for a boss? Want your own hours? Sleep late? Get this book, read it and then decide. It'll give you a well-rounded education of what they don't tell you in art school because what your professors were really interested in at that time wasn't your education, but getting a piece of co-ed you-know-what while they collected their paycheck.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A3EQZMEGR8YHMG
• A Good Reference, Specific Chapters Applicable 23 October, 2008
I bought the book primarily for chapter 12, "What Goes in a Portfolio", because I am preparing to graduate. It is helpful and would benefit any graphic designer's library.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2VK5QZHTUBODG
• Great Reference Book! 27 May, 2007
I love this book! It's great for those just starting up and has covered each aspect of becoming a freelancer. Each time something has come up, I referenced this book and found the answers! Highly recommended!
- Reviewed by customer ID: A3KYBRZXKH9OAJ
• Best Book On Freelancing I've Ever Read 27 June, 2007
This is simply one of the best books for starting a freelance art career that I've ever read. This book gives you very practical information about almost every detail of freelance illustration and graphic design. You'll find information on creating business and financial plans, setting up and managing a studio, billing procedures, creating a portfolio and marketing yourself to potential clients. I find a lot of books of this nature don't talk about the raw mechanics of business so much as they offer token inspiration and motivation. If you're interested in a book that will actually give you useful information about the business side of freelancing this is the one to buy.
The only areas where it seemed to be a little on the thin side were dealing with taxes and the legal issues concerned with working for youself. Other than that it was wonderful.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A154MFSCOYDP3E
|
