This classic guide has been completely revised and updated to provide an in-depth view of the legal issues facing visual artists today and practical legal guidance for any visual artist involved with creative work. Among the many new topics covered in this comprehensive guide are: detailed discussion of the developments in copyright; an in-depth explanation of changes in laws protecting artists in artist-gallery relationships; a model contract for Web site design; and much more. The book also covers copyrights, moral rights, contracts, licensing, sales, special risks and protections for art and artists, book publishing, video and multimedia works, leases, taxation, estate planning, museums, collecting, grants, and how to find the best professional advisors and attorneys.