Comic Art, Creativity and the Law (Elgar Law and Entrepreneurship series)

Name: Comic Art, Creativity and the Law (Elgar Law and Entrepreneurship series)
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Book Synopsis: Graphic novels and comics have launched characters and stories that play a dominant role in contemporary popular culture throughout the world. The extensive revisions in this second edition of Comic Art, Creativity and the Law update the author's analysis of important changes at the intersection of law and comics, featuring an examination of how recent cases will affect the creative process as applied to comic art.

Throughout, Marc H. Greenberg examines the impact of contract law, copyright law (including termination rights, parody and ownership of characters), tax law and obscenity law on the creative process. He considers how these laws enhance and constrain the process of creating comic art by examining the effect their often inconsistent and incoherent application has had on the lives of creators, retailers and readers of comic art.

Thoroughly revised and updated, there are new chapters featuring a discussion of important new cases in copyright work-for-hire and fair use doctrines; the intersection of law and fan-based creations, such as fan fiction, fan art, fan film and cosplay; as well as a new chapter on licensing comics for motion pictures and television.

Designed for academics, practitioners, students of law and fans of comic art, the book offers proposals for changes in those laws that constrain the creative process, as well as a glimpse into the future of comic art and the law.

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Unlock your creative potential with Comic Art, Creativity and the Law! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of graphic novels and comics, where characters and stories have taken center stage in today's popular culture. With the second edition of this groundbreaking book, Marc H. Greenberg unveils the important changes at the intersection of law and comics, exploring how recent cases will impact the creative process in comic art.

Delve into the fascinating world of contract law, copyright law, tax law, and obscenity law as applied to comic art. Discover how these laws shape and challenge the process of creating comic art, as Greenberg examines their inconsistent and incoherent application. Gain valuable insights into the impact on creators, retailers, and comic art enthusiasts.

Updated with new chapters, this edition discusses pivotal cases in copyright work-for-hire and fair use doctrines. Dive into the captivating realm of fan-based creations, including fan fiction, fan art, fan film, and cosplay, and explore their intriguing intersection with the law. Find out how comic art is licensed for motion pictures and television, opening up endless possibilities for expansion and adaptation.

Comic Art, Creativity and the Law is a must-read for academics, practitioners, law students, and comic art enthusiasts. In addition to providing a comprehensive analysis, this book also offers proposals for changes in laws that would unleash the full potential of the creative process. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a glimpse into the future of comic art and its exciting relationship with the law.

Ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the world of comic art and the law? Order Comic Art, Creativity and the Law today and unlock your artistic potential!

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