pricing help... please

ShebaJo

I received a request for use of one of my images for a hard cover book, initial print - 35,000 copies, cover image.

They want my permission, a W9, and an invoice... I have no idea about pricing... or anything else involved with use of an image, on/in a book, by a major publisher.

Any info, advice will be very much appreciated. HELP please!

Thanks
Sheila

Icebear

Ask for $1200
Settle for no less than $750. And that's for a non-exclusive license for the 35,000 press run. Same price again for second printing.
How's that for an answer. May be wrong, but it's concise.

ShebaJo

Icebear wrote:

Settle for no less than $750. And that's for a non-exclusive license for the 35,000 press run. Same price again for second printing.
How's that for an answer. May be wrong, but it's concise.

I really appreciate your help... THANKS

I like that answer.

Is it normal to be very nervous? I am a excited, but possibly more nervous than happy. Weird, not what I expected. But I wouldn't mind if it happened again in the future.

Icebear

Go for it.
Send them the W9 and invoice for $1200. What'r they gonna do?

jcdill

ShebaJo wrote:

I received a request for use of one of my images for a hard cover book, initial print - 35,000 copies, cover image.

The Stock Price Calculator says the high/low/average price for license fees for similar use is:

Type of Use:: Editorial
Specific Use:: Books - Consumer / Trade
Press Run:: 10,000 to 50,000
Size:: Cover (Front)
Low Price:: $800.00
Average Price:: $1,275.00
High Price:: $1,700.00
Survey ::800