mbassoc2003 wrote:Seems as though because it is a bulk PM, the content is not included within the e-mail notification, but the content is available in your inbox.Question for the CommitteeWhilst EO is retaining the original, and presumable has the rights to sell it. Does EO have the right to reprint the artwork, sell it to a publisher for reprinting purposes, or sell it on to an individual and confer the right to republish the works? Or do the Acaeum Committee retain publishing rights over the artwork piece? That to me seems like a critical question.
deimos3428 wrote:I think Foul mentioned a while back something about email notifications being blank and it being a bug and he was going to fix it. I don't use 'em, currently.
Aneoth wrote:Since EO retains the original, then (I would think) he also retains the right to reprint/produce.Or to create a revised print (IE. One without the Acaeum inclusion).
mbassoc2003 wrote:It would be good if the committee could clarify this. It seems that this does have an impact on the value one receives from commissioning such a piece, if we then find you can buy copies direct from EO for $19.99.
bombadil wrote:Personally, I don't really care what Lord Otus does with the original or any subsequent re-prints of it. The thing that turns my crank is being part of an Acaeum commissioned piece that 49 of my brothers here and I worked together to make happen.
Jaybird216 wrote:Count me in for 1 as well, as long as the price stays under $75.Speaking as an artist, the usual arrangement with a publisher is that they get a hi-res scan/photo of the work to use for varied rights, while the artist retains the original piece. There may be some contractual stipulations depending on the agreed-upon publishing rights (maybe the artist can't re-license the piece for 12 months, or maybe he can never license it again), but he usually retains the actual product. As long as he doesn't break the contract regarding selling it to other publishers, he can do whatever he wants with the original: auction it, hang it in his study, use it roll doobies, whatever. From what I've heard, we have Frank Frazetta to thank for that.Now, if someone asks for the physical art in addition to publishing rights, it behooves the artist to ask for more money up-front. In basic terms, he's losing an opportunity for future financial gain (and the buyer stands to make more in the event of an eventual sale), so he deserves to be compensated for that on the front end.I'm just offering this for informational purposes. Obviously, this arrangement is a bit different in that the only "publishing" will be 30-50 prints with a legal agreement not to make another series of prints. Another thing to think about is the possibility other future goods. If you want to protect the integrity of the project, the contract needs to limit *all* reproduction. I doubt many investors here would be keen on the print being sold on t-shirts or coffee mugs because that wasn't covered in the contract.
mbassoc2003 wrote:Question for the CommitteeWhilst EO is retaining the original, and presumable has the rights to sell it. Does EO have the right to reprint the artwork, sell it to a publisher for reprinting purposes, or sell it on to an individual and confer the right to republish the works? Or do the Acaeum Committee retain publishing rights over the artwork piece? That to me seems like a critical question.
benjoshua wrote:Finally, and most importantly, this project was and remains a labor of love. If you love EO art and you want something special, this should be rare and amazing.
gyg wrote:I rarely (never!) buy stuff for investment, I buy stuff because I really want it, and this art work is pretty much a dream come true for me..... it will take pride of place in my heart, and in my meagre collection.Personally, I have never been more eager to shell $50 or so; I just cant wait.
