BOOK PUBLISHERS

There are diverse needs for photography in the book publishing industry. Publishers need photos for the obvious (covers, jackets, text illustrations, and promotional materials), but they may also need them for use on CD-ROMs and websites. Generally, though, publishers either buy individual or groups of photos for text illustration, or they publish entire books of photography.

Those in need of text illustration use photos for cover art and interiors of textbooks, travel books, and nonfiction books. For illustration, photographs may be purchased from a stock agency or from a photographer’s stock, or the publisher may make assignments. Publishers usually pay for photography used in book illustration or on covers on a per-image or per-project basis. Some pay photographers hourly or day rates, if on an assignment basis. No matter how payment is made, however, the competitive publishing market requires freelancers to remain flexible.

To approach book publishers for illustration jobs, send a cover letter with photographs or slides and a stock photo list with prices, if available. (See sample stock list in “Running Your Business.”) If you have a website, provide a link to it. If you have published work, tearsheets are very helpful in showing publishers how your work translates to the printed page.

PHOTO BOOKS

Publishers who produce photography books usually publish books with a theme, featuring the work of one or several photographers. It is not always necessary to be well-known to publish your photographs as a book. What you do need, however, is a unique perspective, a salable idea, and quality work.

For entire books, publishers may pay in one lump sum or with an advance plus royalties (a percentage of the book sales). When approaching a publisher for your own book of photographs, query first with a brief letter describing the project, and include sample photographs. If the publisher is interested in seeing the complete proposal, you can send additional information in one of two ways depending on the complexity of the project.

Prints placed in sequence in a protective box, along with an outline, will do for easy-to-describe, straightforward book projects. For more complex projects, you may want to create a book dummy. A dummy is basically a book model with photographs and text arranged as they will appear in finished book form. Book dummies show exactly how a book will look, including the sequence, size, format and layout of photographs and accompanying text. The quality of the dummy is important, but keep in mind that the expense can be prohibitive.

To find the right publisher for your work, first check the Subject Index in the back of the book to help narrow your search, then read the appropriate listings carefully. Send for catalogs and guidelines for those publishers that interest you. You may find guidelines on publishers’ websites as well. Also, become familiar with your local bookstore or visit the site of an online bookstore such as Amazon​.com. By examining the books already published, you can find those publishers who produce your type of work. Check for both large and small publishers. While smaller firms may not have as much money to spend, they are often more willing to take risks, especially on the work of new photographers. Keep in mind that photo books are expensive to produce and may have a limited market.

ACTION PUBLISHING

P.O. Box 391, Glendale CA 91209. (323)478-1667. Fax: (323)478-1767. Website: www​.actionpublishing​.com. Estab. 1996.

SPECS Uses all formats.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Art, illustration and photography samples should be c/o the art director. Samples are reviewed and filed for future reference. In general, don’t expect a response unless there is a specific interest. Samples returned with SASE.

TIPS “We use a small number of photos. Promo is kept on file for reference if potential interest. If book proposal, send query letter first with web link to sample photos if available.”

AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES

2511 S. Tryon St., Charlotte NC 28203. (704)333-5144. Fax: (704)333-4911. Website: www​.aps-1​.com. Estab. 1960. Publishes pictorial books, calendars, postcards, etc. Photos used for text illustrations, book covers, souvenirs. Examples of recently published titles: Blue Ridge Parkway Calendar; Great Smoky Mountain Calendar; North Carolina Calendar; North Carolina Outer Banks Calendar—all depicting the seasons of the year. Photo guidelines free with SASE.

NEEDS Buys 100 photos/year. Wants landscapes/scenics, mostly seasons. Reviews stock photos. Model/property release preferred. Photo captions required; include location.

SPECS Uses 5×7, 8×10 matte color prints; 35mm, 2¹⁄₄×2¹⁄₄, 4×5 transparencies; C41 120mm film mostly. Accepts images in digital format on CD.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send unsolicited photos by mail with SASE for consideration. Works with local freelancers on assignment only. Responds in 3 weeks. Simultaneous submissions OK. Payment negotiable. Pays on acceptance. Credit line given. Buys all rights; negotiable.

TIPS “Looking for fresh looks; creative, dynamic, crisp images. We use a lot of nature photography, scenics of the Carolinas area including Tennessee and the mountains. We like to have a nice variety of the 4 seasons. We also look for quality chromes good enough for big reproduction. Only submit images that are very sharp and well exposed. For the fastest response time, please limit your submission to only the highest-quality transparencies. Seeing large-format photography (the most 120mm–4×5). If you would like to submit images on a CD, that is also acceptable.”

ALLYN & BACON PUBLISHERS

75 Arlington St., Suite 300, Boston MA 02116. Website: www​.allynbaconmerrill​.com​/index​.aspx. Find local rep to submit materials via online rep locator. Publishes college textbooks. Photos used for text illustrations, book covers. Examples of recently published titles: Criminal Justice; Including Students With Special Needs; Social Psychology (text illustrations and promotional materials). Offers one assignment plus 80 stock projects/year.

NEEDS Photos of babies/children/teens, celebrities, couples, multicultural, families, parents, senior citizens, disasters, education, special education, science, technology/computers. Interested in fine art, historical/vintage. Also uses multi-ethnic photos in education, health and fitness, people with disabilities, business, social sciences, and good abstracts. Reviews stock photos. Model/property release required.

SPECS Uses b&w prints, any format; all transparencies. Accepts images in digital format.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send via CD, ZIP, e-mail as TIFF, EPS, PICT, GIF, JPEG files at 72 dpi for review, 300 dpi for use. See photo and art specifications online.

TIPS “Send tearsheets and promotion pieces. Need bright, strong, clean abstracts and unstaged, nicely lit people photos.”

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB BOOKS

5 Joy St., Boston MA 02108. (617)523-0636. Fax: (617)523-0722. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.outdoors​.org. Estab. 1876. Publishes hardcovers and trade paperbacks. Photos used for text illustrations, book covers. Examples of recently published titles: Discover series, Best Day Hikes series, Trail Guide series. Model release required. Photo captions preferred; include location, description of subject, photographer’s name and phone number. Uses print-quality color and gray-scale images.

NEEDS Looking for photos of nature, hiking, backpacking, biking, paddling, skiing in the Northeast.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS E-mail light boxes. Art director will contact photographer if interested. Keeps samples on file. Responds only if interested.

BARBOUR PUBLISHING INC.

1800 Barbour Dr., P.O. Box 719, Urichsville OH 44683. (740)922-6045. E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]. Website: www​.barbourbooks​.com. Contact: Ashley Schrock, creative director. Estab. 1981. Publishes adventure, humor, juvenile, romance, religious, young adult, coffee table, cooking and reference books. Specializes in inspirational fiction. “We’re an inspirational company—no graphic or provocative images are used. Mostly scenic, non-people imagery/illustration.”

NEEDS Inspirational/traditional. Publishes over 150 titles/year.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send e-mail including digital images, samples and a URL. Follow up every 3-4 months. Responds only if interested. $400-1600 for covers, $200-600 for inside shots.

TIPS “Faithfulness to the Bible and Jesus Christ are the bedrock values behind every book Barbour’s staff produces.”

BEARMANOR MEDIA

P.O. Box 1129, Duncan OK 73534. (580)252-3547. Fax: (814)690-1559. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.bearmanormedia​.com. Contact: Ben Ohmart, publisher. Estab. 2000. Publishes 70 titles/year. Payment negotiable. Responds only if interested. Catalog available online or free with a 9×12 SASE submission.

TIPS “Potential freelancers should be familiar with our catalog, be able to work comfortably and timely with project managers across 12 time zones, and be computer savvy. Like many modern publishing companies, different facets of our company are located in different regions from Japan to both U.S. coasts. Potential freelancers must be knowledgeable in the requirements of commercial printing in regards to resolution, colorspace, process printing and contrast levels. Please provide some listing of experience and payment requirements.”

BEDFORD/ST. MARTIN’S

Division of Macmillan Publishers, Boston Office, 75 Arlington St., Boston MA 02116. (617)399-4000. E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]. Website: www​.bedfordstmartins​.com. Contact: Donna Lee Dennison, senior art director. Estab. 1981. Publishes college textbooks. Subjects include English composition, literature, history, communications, philosophy, music. Photos used for text illustrations, promotional materials, book covers. Examples of recently published titles: Bartholomae/Petrosky, Ways of Reading, 9th edition (text illustration, book cover); McCornack, Reflect and Relate, 2nd edition (text illustration, book cover).

NEEDS “We use photographs editorially, tied to the subject matter of the book.” Needs mostly historical photos. Also wants artistic, abstract, conceptual photos; people—predominantly American; multicultural, cities/urban, education, performing arts, political, product shots/still life, business concepts, technology/computers. Interested in documentary, fine art, historical/vintage. Not interested in photos of children or religious subjects. Also uses product shots for promotional material. Reviews stock photos. Model/property release required.

SPECS Prefers images in digital format. Send via CD, ZIP as TIFF, EPS, JPEG files at 300 dpi.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with nonreturnable samples. Provide résumé, business card, brochure, flyer or tearsheets to be kept on file for possible future assignments. Previously published work OK. Pays $50-1,000 for cover. Credit line always included for covers, never on promo. Buys one-time rights and all rights in every media; depends on project; negotiable.

TIPS “We like web portfolios.”

BENTLEY PUBLISHERS

1734 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge MA 02138. (617)547-4170. Fax: (617)876-9235. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.bentleypublishers​.com. Contact: Michael Bentley, president. Estab. 1950. Publishes professional, technical, consumer how-to books. Photos used for text illustrations, promotional materials, book covers, dust jackets. Examples of published titles: Porsche: Genesis of Genius; Toyota Prius Repair and Maintenance Manual.

NEEDS Buys 70-100 photos/year; offers 5-10 freelance assignments/year. Looking for motorsport, automotive technical and engineering photos. Reviews stock photos. Model/property release required. Photo captions required; include date and subject matter.

SPECS Uses 8×10 transparencies. Accepts images in digital format.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with samples. Provide résumé, business card, brochure, flyer or tearsheets to be kept on file for possible future assignments. Keeps samples on file; cannot return material. Works on assignment only. Responds in 6 weeks. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Payment negotiable. Credit line given. Buys electronic and one-time rights.

TIPS “Bentley Publishers publishes books for automotive enthusiasts. We are interested in books that showcase good research, strong illustrations, and valuable technical information.”

CAPSTONE PRESS

151 Good Counsel Dr., P.O. Box 669, Mankato MN 56002. (800)747-4992. Fax: (888)262-0705. E-mail: Nonfiction, [email protected]; fiction, [email protected]. Website: www​.capstonepress​.com. Contact: Dede Barton. Estab. 1991. Publishes juvenile nonfiction and educational books. Subjects include animals, ethnic groups, vehicles, sports, history, scenics. Photos used for text illustrations, promotional materials, book covers. “To see examples of our products, please visit our website.” Submission guidelines available online.

NEEDS Buys about 3,000 photos/year. “Our subject matter varies (usually 100 or more different subjects/year); editorial-type imagery preferable although always looking for new ways to show an overused subject or title (fresh).” Model/property release preferred. Photo captions preferred; include “basic description; if people of color, state ethnic group; if scenic, state location and date of image.”

SPECS Accepts images in digital format for submissions as well as for use. Digital images must be at least 8×10 at 300 dpi for publishing quality (TIFF, EPS or original camera file format preferred).

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with stock list. E-mail résumé, sample artwork, and a list of previous publishing credits if applicable. Keeps samples on file. Responds in 6 months. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Pays after publication. Credit line given. Looking to buy worldwide all language rights for print and digital rights. Producing online projects (interactive websites and books); printed books may be bound up into binders.

TIPS “Be flexible. Book publishing usually takes at least 6 months. Capstone does not pay holding fees. Be prompt. The first photos in are considered for covers first.”

CENTERSTREAM PUBLICATION LLC

P.O. Box 17878, Anaheim CA 92807. (714)779-9390. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.centerstream-usa​.com. Contact: Ron Middlebrook, owner. Estab. 1982. “Centerstream is known for its unique publications for a variety of instruments. From instructional and reference books and biographies, to fun song collections and DVDs, our products are created by experts who offer insight and invaluable information to players and collectors.” Publishes music history, biographies, DVDs, music instruction (all instruments). Photos used for text illustrations, book covers. Examples of published titles: Dobro Techniques; History of Leedy Drums; History of National Guitars; Blues Dobro; Jazz Guitar Christmas (book covers).

NEEDS Reviews stock photos of music. Model release preferred. Photo captions preferred.

SPECS Uses color and b&w prints; 35mm, 2¹⁄₄×2¹⁄₄, 4×5 transparencies. Accepts images in digital format. Send via ZIP as TIFF files.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with samples and stock list. Send unsolicited photos by mail for consideration. Provide résumé, business card, brochure, flyer or tearsheets to be kept on file for possible future assignments. Works on assignment only. Responds in 1 month. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Payment negotiable. Pays on receipt of invoice. Credit line given. Buys all rights.

CHIVALRY BOOKSHELF

3305 Mayfair Ln., Highland Village TX 75077. (978)418-4774. Fax: (978)418-4774. E-mail: [email protected]. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.chivalrybookshelf​.com. Contact: Brian R. Price, publisher (history, art, philosophy, political science, military, martial arts, fencing). Estab. 1996. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and reprints. Subjects include art/architecture, history, government/politics, military, sports. Photos used for text illustrations, promotional materials, book covers, dust jackets. Examples of recently published titles: Deeds of Arms; The Medieval Art of Swordsmanship; Arte of Defense. Catalog free with #10 SASE. Photo guidelines available on website.

NEEDS Buys 50-100 freelance photos/year. Photos of military, product shots/still life, events, hobbies, sports. Interested in documentary, fine art, historical/vintage. Model/property release required. Photo captions preferred; include subject, context, photographer’s name.

SPECS Uses glossy b&w and color prints. Accepts images in digital format. Send via CD, e-mail as TIFF files at 600 dpi.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with tearsheets. Provide résumé, business card, self-promotion piece to be kept on file for possible future assignments. Responds in 2-4 weeks. Pays on publication. Credit line given. Buys all rights; negotiable. Complete submission guidelines available online.

CLEIS PRESS

(510)845-8000 or (800)780-2279. Fax: (510)845-8001. E-mail: [email protected]. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.cleispress​.com and www​.vivaeditions​.com. Kara Wuest, publishing coordinator; Frédérique Delacoste, art director. Contact: Brenda Knight, associate publisher. Estab. 1980. Cleis Press publishes provocative, intelligent books in the areas of sexuality, gay and lesbian studies, erotica, fiction, gender studies, and human rights. Publishes fiction, nonfiction, trade and gay/lesbian erotica. Photos used for book covers. Buys 20 photos/year. Reviews stock photos. Works with freelancers on assignment only. Keeps samples on file. Pays on publication.

NEEDS Fiction, nonfiction, trade and gay/lesbian erotica; photos used for book covers.

SPECS Uses color and/or b&w prints.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Query via e-mail only. Provide résumé, business card, brochure, flier or tearsheets to be kept on file for possible future assignments.

CONARI PRESS

Red Wheel/Weiser, LLC., 665 Third St., Suite 400, San Francisco CA 94107. E-mail: [email protected]. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.redwheelweiser​.com. Contact: Pat Bryce, acquisitions editor. Estab. 1987. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals and reprints. Subjects include women’s studies, psychology, parenting, inspiration, home and relationships (all nonfiction titles). Photos used for text illustrations, book covers, dust jackets.

NEEDS Buys 5-10 freelance photos /year. Looking for artful photos; subject matter varies. Interested in reviewing stock photos of most anything except high-tech, corporate or industrial images. Model release required. Photo caption s preferred; include photography copyright.

SPECS Prefers images in digital format.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Provide résumé, business card, self-promotion piece or tearsheets to be kept on file for possible future assignments. Art director will contact photographer for portfolio review if interested. Portfolio should include prints, tearsheets, slides, transparencies or thumbnails. Keeps samples on file. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Pays by the project: $400-1,000 for color cover; rates vary for color inside. Pays on publication. Credit line given on copyright page or back cover.

TIPS “Review our website to make sure your work is appropriate.”

THE COUNTRYMAN PRESS

P.O. Box 748, Woodstock VT 05091. (802)457-4826. Fax: (802)457-1678. E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]. Website: www​.countrymanpress​.com. Estab. 1973. “Countryman Press publishes books that encourage physical fitness and appreciation for and understanding of the natural world, self-sufficiency, and adventure.” Publishes hardcover originals, trade paperback originals and reprints. Subjects include travel, nature, hiking, biking, paddling, cooking, Northeast history, gardening and fishing. Examples of recently published titles: The King Arthur Flour Baker’s Companion (book cover); Vermont: An Explorer’s Guide (text illustrations, book cover). Catalog available for 6³⁄₄×10¹⁄₂ envelope.

NEEDS Photos of environmental, landscapes/scenics, wildlife, architecture, gardening, rural, sports, travel. Interested in historical/vintage, seasonal. Model/property release preferred. Photo captions preferred; include location, state, season.

SPECS Accepts high-res images in digital format. Send via CD, ZIP as TIFF files at 350 dpi.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter to the attention of “Submissions,” with résumé, slides, tearsheets, stock list. Provide résumé, business card, self-promotion piece to be kept on file for possible future assignments. Responds in 2 months, only if interested. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Pays $100-600 for color cover. Pays on publication. Credit line given. Buys all rights for life of edition (normally 2-7 years); negotiable.

TIPS “Our catalog demonstrates the range of our titles and shows our emphasis on travel and the outdoors. Crisp focus, good lighting, and strong contrast are goals worth striving for in each shot. We prefer images that invite rather than challenge the viewer, yet also look for eye-catching content and composition.”

CRABTREE PUBLISHING COMPANY

PMB 59051, 350 Fifth Ave., 59th Floor, New York NY 10118. (212)496-5040; (800)387-7650. Fax: (800)355-7166. Website: www​.crabtreebooks​.com. Estab. 1978. Publishes juvenile nonfiction, library and trade. Subjects include science, cultural events, history, geography (including cultural geography), sports. Photos used for text illustrations, book covers. Examples of recently published titles: The Mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, Environmental Activist, Paralympic Sports Events, Presidents’ Day, Plant Cells, Bomb and Mine Disposal Officers.

This publisher also has offices in Canada, United Kingdom and Australia.

NEEDS Buys 20-50 photos/year. Wants photos of cultural events around the world, animals (exotic and domestic). Model/property release required for children, photos of artwork, etc. Photo captions preferred; include place, name of subject, date photographed, animal behavior.

SPECS Uses high-res digital files (no compressed JPEG files).

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Does not accept unsolicited photos. Provide résumé, business card, brochure, flyer or tearsheets to be kept on file for possible future assignments. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Pays $100 for color photos. Pays on publication. Credit line given. Buys non-exclusive, worldwide and electronic rights.

TIPS “Since our books are for younger readers, lively photos of children and animals are always excellent.” Portfolio should be diverse and encompass several subjects, rather than just 1 or 2; depth of coverage of subject should be intense so that any publishing company could, conceivably, use all or many of a photographer’s photos in a book on a particular subject.”

CREATIVE EDITIONS

The Creative Company, P.O. Box 227, Mankato MN 56002. (800)445-6209. E-mail: [email protected]. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.thecreativecompany​.us. Estab. 1989. Publishes hardcover originals. Subjects include photo essays, biography, poetry, stories designed for children. Photos used for text illustrations, book covers, dust jackets. Examples of recently published titles: Spartacus the Spider (text illustrations, book cover, dust jacket); Skywriting: Poems to Fly (text illustrations, book cover, dust jacket). Catalog available.

NEEDS Looking for photo-illustrated documentaries or gift books. Must include some text. Publishes 5 books/year.

SPECS Uses any size glossy or matte color and/or b&w prints. Accepts images in digital format for Mac only. Send via CD as JPEG files at 72 dpi minimum (high-res upon request only).

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with publication credits and project proposal, prints, photocopies, tearsheets of previous publications, stock list for proposed project. Responds in 1 month to queries. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Advance to be negotiated. Credit line given. Buys world rights for the book; photos remain property of photographer.

TIPS “Creative Editions publishes unique books for the book-lover. Emphasis is on aesthetics and quality. Completed manuscripts are more likely to be accepted than preliminary proposals. Please do not send slides or other valuable materials.”

CREATIVE HOMEOWNER

24 Park Way, Upper Saddle River NJ 07458. (201)934-7100, ext. 375. Fax: (201)934-8971 or (201)934-7541. E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]. Website: www​.creativehomeowner​.com. Contact: Rich Weisman, president; Mary Dolan, photo researcher. Estab. 1978. Publishes soft cover originals, mass market paperback originals. Photos used for text illustrations, promotional materials, book covers. Creative Homeowner’s books and online information are known by consumers for their complete and easy-to-follow instructions, up-to-date information, and extensive use of color photography. Among its best-selling titles are Char-broil’s Everybody Grills!, Ultimate Guide: Wiring, and Landscaping With Stone. Catalog available. Photo guidelines available via fax.

NEEDS Buys 1,000 freelance photos/year. Needs photos of architecture, interiors/decorating, some gardening. Other needs include interior and exterior design photography; garden beauty shots. Photo captions required; include photographer credit, designer credit, location, small description, if possible.

SPECS Accepts images in digital format. Send via CD as TIFF files at 300 dpi.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with résumé, photocopies, tearsheets, transparencies, stock list. Provide résumé, business card, self-promotion piece to be kept on file for possible future assignments. Responds in 2 weeks to queries. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Pays $800 for color cover; $100-150 for color inside; $200 for back cover. Pays on publication. Credit line given. Buys one-time rights.

TIPS “Be able to pull submissions for fast delivery. Label and document all transparencies for easy in-office tracking and return.”

DOWN THE SHORE PUBLISHING CORP.

P.O. Box 100, West Creek NJ 08092. (609)978-1233. Fax: (609)597-0422. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.down-the-shore​.com. Contact: Raymond G. Fisk, publisher. Estab. 1984. Publishes regional calendars; seashore, coastal, and regional books (specific to the mid-Atlantic shore and New Jersey). Photos used for text illustrations, scenic calendars (New Jersey and mid-Atlantic only). Examples of recently published titles: Great Storms of the Jersey Shore (text illustrations); NJ Lighthouse Calendar (illustrations, cover); Shore Stories (text illustrations, dust jacket). Photo guidelines free with SASE or on website.

NEEDS Buys 30-50 photos/year. For calendars, needs scenic coastal shots, photos of beaches and New Jersey lighthouses (New Jersey and mid-Atlantic region). Interested in seasonal. Reviews stock photos. Model release required; property release preferred. Photo captions preferred; specific location identification essential.

SPECS Digital submissions via high-res files on DVD/CD. Provide reference prints. Accepts 35mm, 2¹⁄₄×2¹⁄₄, 4×5 transparencies. Refer to guidelines before submitting.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with stock list. Provide résumé, business card, brochure, flier or tearsheets to be kept on file for possible future requests. Responds in 6 weeks. Previously published work OK. Pays $100-200 for b&w or color cover; $10-100 for b&w or color inside. Pays 90 days from publication. Credit line given. Buys one-time or book rights; negotiable.

TIPS “We are looking for an honest depiction of familiar scenes from an unfamiliar and imaginative perspective. Images must be specific to our very regional needs. Limit your submissions to your best work. Edit your work very carefully.”

ECW PRESS

2120 Queen St. E., Suite 200, Toronto ON M4E 1E2, Canada. (416)694-3348. Fax: (416)698-9906. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.ecwpress​.com. Contact: Jack David, publisher. Estab. 1974. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. Subjects include entertainment, biography, sports, travel, fiction, poetry. Photos used for text illustrations, book covers, dust jackets.

NEEDS Buys hundreds of freelance photos/year. Looking for color, b&w, fan/backstage, paparazzi, action, original, rarely used. Reviews stock photos. Property release required for entertainment or star shots. Photo captions required; include identification of all people.

SPECS Accepts images in digital format.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS “For photo and art submissions, it is best to contact us by e-mail and direct us to your work online. Please also describe what area(s) you specialize in. If you do send us artwork by mail that you wish returned, make sure to include a SASE with sufficient postage (for those outside Canada, include an International Reply Coupon). Since our projects vary in topic, we will keep you on file in case we publish something along the lines of your subject(s).” Pays by the project: $250-600 for color cover; $50-125 for color inside. Pays on publication. Credit line given. Buys one-time book rights (all markets).

FARCOUNTRY PRESS

P.O. Box 5630, Helena MT 59604. (800)821-3874. Fax: (406)443-5480. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.farcountrypress​.com. Contact: Shirley Machonis. Award-winning publisher Farcountry Press specializes in softcover and hardcover color photography books showcasing the nation’s cities, states, national parks, and wildlife. Farcountry also publishes several children’s series, as well as guidebooks, cookbooks, and regional history titles nationwide. The staff produces about 25 books annually; the backlist has grown to more than 300 titles. Photographer guidelines are available on our website.

NEEDS Color photography of landscapes (including recreation), cityscapes, and wildlife in the U.S.

SPECS For digital photo submissions, please send 8- or 16-bit TIFF files (higher preferred), at least 350 dpi or higher, formatted for Mac, RGB profile. All images should be flattened—no channels or layers. Information, including watermarks, should not appear directly on the images. Include either a contact sheet or a folder with low-res files for quick editing. Include copyright and caption data. Model releases are required for all images featuring recognizable individuals. Note on the mount or in the metadata that a model release is available. Do not submit images that do not have model releases.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with stock list. Unsolicited submissions of photography WILL NOT be accepted and WILL NOT be returned. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK.

FIFTH HOUSE PUBLISHERS

(403)571-5230; (800)387-9776. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.fifthhousepublishers​.ca. Contact: Stephanie Stewart, publisher. Estab. 1982. “Fifth House Publishers is committed to ‘bringing the West to the rest’ by publishing approximately 15 books a year about the land and people who make this region unique. We publish the acclaimed Going Wild series, Pierre Berton’s History for Young Canadians, Keepers of Life, the Western Canadian Classics series, the Prairie Gardening series, and more. Our books are selected for their quality and contribution to the understanding of western-Canadian (and Canadian) history, culture and environment.”

NEEDS Buys 15-20 photos/year. Looking for photos of Canadian weather. Model/property release preferred. Photo captions required; include location and identification.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with samples and stock list. Keeps samples on file. Pays $400 Canadian/calendar image. Pays on publication. Credit line given. Buys one-time rights.

FIREFLY BOOKS

66 Leek Crescent, Richmond Hill ON L4B 1H1, Canada. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.fireflybooks​.com. Estab. 1974. Publishes high quality non-fiction. Photos used for text illustrations, book covers and dust jackets.

NEEDS “We’re looking for book-length ideas, not stock. We pay a royalty on books sold, plus advance.”

SPECS Prefers images in digital format, but will accept 35mm transparencies.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with résumé of credits. Does not keep samples on file; include SAE/IRC for return of material. Simultaneous submissions OK. Payment negotiated with contract. Credit line given.

FLASHLIGHT PRESS

527 Empire Blvd., Brooklyn NY 11225. (718)288-8300. Fax: (718)972-6307. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.flashlightpress​.com. Contact: Shari Dash Greenspan, editor. Estab. 2004. Publishes 2-3 picture books/year; 50% of books by first-time authors. Fiction: Picture books: contemporary, humor, multicultural. Average word length: 1,000. Recently published: Pobble’s Way by Simon Van Booy, illustrated by Wendy Edelson (ages 4-8, picture book); That Cat Can’t Stay by Thad Krasnesky, illustrated by David Parkins (ages 4-8, picture book); I Always, ALWAYS Get My Way by Thad Krasnesky, illustrated by David Parkins (ages 4-8, picture book); I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll, illustrated by Howard McWilliam (ages 4-8, picture book); I’m Really Not Tired by Lori Sunshine, illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler (ages 4-8, picture book).

TIPS “Since I accept only e-mail submissions, I’d love for the sample images to be pasted into the e-mail so I don’t have to open multiple files. Include URLs if you have online portfolios.”

FOCAL PRESS

225 Wyman St., Waltham MA 02451. (781)663-5284. Fax: (781)313-4880. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.focalpress​.com. Contact: Dan O’Connell, publicity manager. Estab. 1938.

NEEDS “We publish professional reference titles, practical guides and student textbooks in all areas of media and communications technology, including photography and digital imaging. We are always looking for new proposals for book ideas. Send e-mail for proposal guidelines.”

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Buys all rights; negotiable.

FORT ROSS INC.—INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS

26 Arthur Place, Yonkers NY 10701. (914)375-6448. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.fortrossinc​.com. Contact: Dr. Kartsev, executive director. Estab. 1992. “Generally, we publish Russia-related books in English or Russian. Sometimes we publish various fiction and nonfiction books in collaboration with the east European publishers in translation. We are looking mainly for well-established authors.” Publishes paperback originals. Receives 100 queries received/year; 100 mss received/year. Pays 6-8% royalty on wholesale price or makes outright purchase of $500-1,500; negotiable advance. Buys and sells rights for more than 500 titles per year, mostly in Russian and in Russia. Genres include children adapted classics, adventure, fantasy, horror, romance, science fiction, biography, history and self-help.

NEEDS Photos of couples and pets.

TIPS “We will gladly take a look at your portfolio and buy the secondary rights for works. Looking for images already used on American book covers or images from an original portfolio.”

GRYPHON HOUSE, INC.

10770 Columbia Pike, Suite 201, Silver Spring MD 20901. (800)638-0928. Fax: (301)595-0051. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.gryphonhouse​.com. Contact: Kathy Charner, editor-in-chief. Estab. 1981.

NEEDS Model release required.

SPECS Uses 5×7 glossy color (cover only) and b&w prints. Accepts images in digital format. Send via CD, ZIP, e-mail as TIFF files at 300 dpi.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with samples and stock list. Keeps samples on file. Simultaneous submissions OK. Payment negotiable. Pays on receipt of invoice. Credit line given. Buys book rights.

GUERNICA EDITIONS

Box 117, Station P, Toronto ON M5S 2S6, Canada. (416)658-9888. Fax: (416)657-8885. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.guernicaeditions​.com. Contact: Antonio D’Alfonso, editor/publisher (poetry, nonfiction, novels). Estab. 1978. Publishes adult trade (literary). Photos used for book covers. Examples of recently published titles: Barry Callagan: Essays on His Work, edited by Priscila Uppal; Mary Di Michele: Essays on Her Works, edited by Joseph Pivato; Maria Mazziotti: Essays on Her Works, edited by Sean Thomas Doughtery; Mary Melfi: Essays on Her Works, edited by William Anselmi.

NEEDS Buys varying number of photos/year; “often” assigns work. Needs life events, including characters; houses. Photo captions required.

SPECS Uses color or b&w prints. Accepts images in digital format. Send via CD, ZIP as TIFF, GIF files at 300 dpi minimum.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Prefers to receive manuscript queries by e-mail (via online contact form). “Before inquiring, please check our website to determine the type of material that best fits our publishing house.” Sometimes keeps samples on file. Cannot return material. Responds in 2 weeks. Pays $150 for cover. Pays on publication. Credit line given. Buys book rights. “Photo rights go to photographers. All we need is the right to reproduce the work.”

TIPS “Look at what we do. Send some samples. If we like them, we’ll write back.”

HARPERCOLLINS CHILDREN’S BOOKS/HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS

10 E. 53rd, New York NY 10022. (212)207-6901. E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]. Website: www​.harpercollins​.com. Contact: Mischa Rosenberg, assistant designer; Dana Fritts, designer. Publishes hardcover originals and reprints, trade paperback originals and reprints, mass market paperback originals and reprints, and audiobooks. 500 titles/year.

NEEDS Babies/children/teens, couples, multicultural, pets, food/drink, fashion, lifestyle. “We would be interested in seeing samples of map illustrations, chapter spots, full page pieces, etc. We are open to half-tone and line art illustrations for our interiors.” Negotiates a flat payment fee upon acceptance. Will contact if interested. Catalog available online.

TIPS “Be flexible and responsive to comments and corrections. Hold to scheduled due dates for work. Show work that reflects the kinds of projects you want to get, be focused on your best technique and showcase the strongest, most successful examples.”

HERALD PRESS

616 Walnut Ave., Scottdale PA 15683. (724)887-8500. Fax: (724)887-3111. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.mpn​.net. Contact: Design director. Estab. 1908. Photos used for book covers, dust jackets. Examples of published titles: Saving the Seasons, Mennonite Girls Can Cook.

NEEDS Buys 5 photos/year; offers occasional freelance assignments. Subject matter varies. Reviews stock photos of people and other subjects including religious, environmental. Model/property release required. Photo captions preferred; include identification information.

SPECS Prefers images in digital format. Submit URL or link to web pages or light box.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter or e-mail with samples. Provide résumé, business card, brochure, flyer or tearsheets to be kept on file for possible future assignments. Keeps samples on file. Works on assignment only or selects from file of samples. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Payment negotiable. Pays on acceptance. Credit line given. Buys book rights; negotiable.

TIPS “We put your résumé and samples on file. It is best to direct us to your website.”

HOLT MCDOUGAL

1900 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva IL 60134. 800-462-6595. Fax: (888)872-8380. Website: www​.hrw​.com. Estab. 1866. Publishes textbooks in multiple formats. Photos are used for text illustrations, promotional materials and book covers.

NEEDS Uses 6,500+ photos/year. Wants photos that illustrate content for mathematics, sciences, social studies, world languages and language arts. Model/property release preferred. Photo captions required; include scientific explanation, location and/or other detailed information.

SPECS Prefers images in digital format. Send via CD or broadband transmission.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send a query letter with a sample of work (nonreturnable photocopies, tearsheets, printed promos) and a list of subjects in stock. Self-promotion pieces kept on file for future reference. Include promotional website link if available. “Do not call!” Will respond only if interested. Payment negotiable depending on format and number of uses. Credit line given.

TIPS “Our book image programs yield an emphasis on rights-managed stock imagery, with a focus on teens and a balanced ethnic mix. Though we commission assignment photography, we maintain an in-house studio with 2 full-time photographers. We are interested in natural-looking, uncluttered photographs labeled with exact descriptions, that are technically correct and include no evidence of liquor, drugs, cigarettes or brand names.”

HUMAN KINETICS PUBLISHERS

P.O. Box 5076, Champaign IL 61825-5076. (800)747-4457. Fax: (217)351-1549. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.hkusa​.com. Estab. 1979. Publishes hardcover originals, trade paperback originals, textbooks, online courses and CDs. Subjects include sports, fitness, physical therapy, sports medicine, nutrition, physical activity. Photos used for text illustrations, promotional materials, catalogs, magazines, web content, book covers. Examples of recently published titles: Serious Tennis (text illustrations, book cover); Beach Volleyball (text illustrations, book cover). Photo guidelines available via e-mail only.

NEEDS Buys 2,000 freelance photos/year. Photos of babies/children/teens, multicultural, families, education, events, food/drink, health/fitness, performing arts, sports, medicine, military, product shots/still life. All photos purchased must show some sort of sport, physical activity, health and fitness. “Expect ethnic diversity in all content photos.” Model release preferred.

SPECS Prefers images in digital format. Send via CD, ZIP as TIFF, JPEG files at 300 dpi at 9×12 inches; will accept 5×7 color prints, 35mm transparencies.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter and URL via e-mail to view samples. Responds only if interested. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Pays extra for electronic usage of photos. Pays on publication. Credit line given. Buys one-time rights. Prefers world rights, all languages, for one edition; negotiable.

TIPS “Go to Barnes & Noble and look at our books in the sport and fitness section. We want and need peak action, emotion and razor-sharp images for future projects. The pay is below average, but there is opportunity for exposure and steady income to those with patience and access to a variety of sports and physical education settings. We have a high demand for quality shots of youths engaged in physical education classes at all age groups. We place great emphasis on images that display diversity and technical quality. Do not contact us if you charge research or holding fees. Do not contact us for progress reports. Will call if selection is made, or return images. Typically, we hold images 4 to 6 months. If you can’t live without the images that long, don’t contact us. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t make a sale in the first 6 months. We work with over 200 agencies and photographers. Photographers should check to see if techniques demonstrated in photos are correct with a local authority. Most technical photos and submitted work are rejected on content, not quality.”

HYPERION BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

114 Fifth Ave., New York NY 10011. (914)288-4100. Website: www​.hyperionbooks​.com. Publishes children’s books, including picture books and books for young readers. Subjects include adventure, animals, history, multicultural, sports. Catalog available with 9×12 SASE and 3 first-class stamps.

NEEDS Photos of multicultural subjects.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Provide résumé, business card, self-promotion piece to be kept on file for possible future assignments. Pays royalties based on retail price of book, or a flat fee.

IMMEDIUM

P.O. Box 31846, San Francisco CA 94131. (415)452-8546. Fax: (360)937-6272. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.immedium​.com. Contact: Amy Ma, acquisitions editor. Estab. 2005. “Immedium focuses on publishing eye-catching children’s picture books, Asian American topics, and contemporary arts, popular culture, and multicultural issues.”

NEEDS Babies/children/teens, multicultural, families, parents, entertainment, lifestyle. Photos for dust jackets, promotional materials and book covers.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with résumé, samples and/or SASE. Photo captions and property releases are required. Rights are negotiated and will vary with project.

TIPS “Look at our catalog—it’s colorful and a little edgy. Tailor your submission to our catalog. We need responsive workers.”

INNER TRADITIONS/BEAR & COMPANY

1 Park St., Rochester VT 05767. (802)767-3174. Fax: (802)767-3726. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.innertraditions​.com. Contact: Peri Ann Swan, art director. Estab. 1975. Publishes adult trade and teen self-help. Subjects include new age, health, self-help, esoteric philosophy. Photos used for text illustrations, book covers. Examples of recently published titles: Tibetan Sacred Dance (cover, interior); Tutankhamun Prophecies (cover); Animal Voices (cover, interior).

NEEDS Buys 10-50 photos/year; offers 5-10 freelance assignments/year. Photos of babies/children/teens, multicultural, families, parents, religious, alternative medicine, environmental, landscapes/scenics. Interested in fine art, historical/vintage. Reviews stock photos. Model/property release required. Photo captions preferred.

SPECS Prefers images in digital format. Send via CD, ZIP as TIFF, EPS, JPEG files at 300 dpi or provide comps via e-mail.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Provide résumé, business card, brochure, flyer or tearsheets to be kept on file for possible future assignments. Works with freelancers on assignment only. Simultaneous submissions OK. Pays $150-600 for color cover; $50-200 for b&w and color inside. Pays on publication. Credit line given. Buys book rights; negotiable.

KEY CURRICULUM PRESS

1150 65th St., Emeryville CA 94608. (800)995-6284. Fax: (800)541-2442. Website: www​.keypress​.com. Estab. 1971. Publishes textbooks, CDs, software. Subjects include mathematics. Photos used for text illustrations, promotional materials, book covers. Examples of recently published titles: Discovering Algebra (text illustrations, promotional materials, book cover); The Heart of Mathematics (text illustrations, promotional materials, book cover). Catalog available for first-class postage.

NEEDS Photos of babies/children/teens, couples, multicultural, families, environmental, landscapes/scenics, wildlife, architecture, cities/urban, education, rural, health/fitness/beauty, performing arts, sports, science, technology/computers. Interested in documentary, fine art. Also needs technology with female adults performing professional tasks. Female professionals, not just in office occupations. Model/property release required. Photo captions preferred; include type of technology pictured.

SPECS Accepts images in digital format. Send via CD as TIFF, EPS files at 300 dpi (72 dpi for FPOs).

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with résumé, photocopies, tearsheets, stock list. Provide business card, self-promotion piece to be kept on file for possible future assignments. Responds only if interested, send nonreturnable samples. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Pays $250-500 for b&w cover; $250-1,000 for color cover; by the project, $250-1,000 for cover shots; $150-200 for b&w inside; $150-300 for color inside; by the project, $100-900 for inside shots. Pays on acceptance. Credit line given. Buys all rights to assignment photography.

TIPS “Provide website gallery. Call prior to dropping off portfolio.”

LERNER PUBLISHING GROUP

11430 Strand Dr. #2, Rockville MD 20852-4371. (301)984-8733. Fax: (301)881-9195. E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]. Website: www​.karben​.com; www​.lernerbooks​.com. Contact: Dan Wallek, dir. of electronic content and photo research. Estab. 1959. Publishes educational books for grades K-12. Subjects include animals, biography, history, geography, science, vehicles, and sports. Photos used for editorial purposes for text illustrations, promotional materials, book covers. Examples of recently published titles: A Temperate Forest Food Chain—Follow That Food (text illustrations, book cover); Protecting Earth’s Water Supply—Saving Our Living Earth (text illustrations, book cover).

NEEDS Buys more than 6,000 photos/year; occasionally offers assignments. Photos of children/teens, celebrities, multicultural, families, disasters, environmental, landscapes/scenics, wildlife, cities/urban, education, pets, rural, hobbies, sports, agriculture, industry, political, science, vehicles, technology/computers. Model/property release preferred when photos are of social issues (e.g., the homeless). Photo captions required; include who, where, what and when.

SPECS Prefers images in digital format. Send via FTP, CD, or e-mail as TIFF or JPEG files at 300 dpi.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with detailed stock list by mail, fax or e-mail. Provide current editorial use pricing. “No calls, please.” Cannot return material. Responds only if interested. Previously published work OK. Pays by the project: $150-400 for cover; $50-150 for inside. Pays on receipt of invoice. Credit line given. Licenses images for book based on print-run rights, electronic rights, all language rights, worldwide territory rights. Submission guidelines available online.

TIPS Prefers crisp, clear images that can be used editorially. “Send in as detailed a stock list as you can (including fees for clearing additional rights), and be willing to negotiate price.”

LITURGY TRAINING PUBLICATIONS

3949 S. Racine Ave., Chicago IL 60609-2523. (773)579-4900; (800)933-1800. Fax: (773)579-4929; (800)933-7094. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.ltp​.org. Contact: John Thomas, director; Mary Fox, editor. Estab. 1964. Publishes materials that assist parishes, institutions and households in the preparation, celebration and expression of liturgy in Christian life. Photos used for text illustrations, book covers. Examples of recently published titles: Infant Baptism: A Parish Celebration (text illustrations); The Postures of the Assembly During the Eucharistic Prayer (cover); Teaching Christian Children About Judaism (text illustrations).

NEEDS Buys 50-60 photos/year; offers 1 freelance assignment/year. Needs photos of processions, assemblies with candles in church, African-American Catholic worship, sacramental/ritual moments. Interested in fine art. Model/property release required. Photo captions preferred.

SPECS Uses 5×7 glossy b&w prints; 35mm transparencies; digital scans.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Arrange personal interview to show portfolio or submit portfolio for review. Send query letter with résumé of credits, samples and stock list. Provide résumé, business card, brochure, flyer or tearsheets to be kept on file for possible future assignments. Responds only if interested; send nonreturnable samples. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Pays $25-200 for b&w; $50-225 for color. Pays on publication. Credit line given. Buys one-time rights; negotiable.

TIPS “Please realize that we are looking for very specific things—Catholic liturgy-related photos including people of mixed ages, races, socio-economic backgrounds; post-Vatican II liturgical style; candid photos; photos that are not dated. We are not looking for generic religious photography. We’re trying to use more photos, and will if we can get good ones at reasonable rates.”

MAGENTA PUBLISHING FOR THE ARTS

151 Winchester St., Toronto ON M4X 1B5, Canada. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.magentafoundation​.org. Contact: Submissions. Estab. 2004. “The Magenta Foundation is a charitable arts publishing house, the first of its kind in Canada. It fills the very specific niche of establishing a place for Canadian artists in the international arts community, and it provides a vehicle for galleries to join forces and promote the work of Canadian artists internationally through the publication of books and exhibitions. Magenta will bring the photographic community together and work in tandem with key players to help bring increased recognition to Canadians through U.S. and international representation. Magenta intends to set the standard for community collaboration and partner with other organizations to create the domestic and international presence Canadians need to succeed. Sign up for our e-newsletter to stay in touch and find out what we are doing.”

NEEDS “We are looking for complete bodies of work only (80% finished). Please do not send works in progress. We are looking for work in all related arenas of photography.”

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS See website for open submissions and sign up for e-newsletter for alerts.

TIPS “Please do not contact the office to inquire about the state of your proposal.”

MBI INC.

47 Richards Ave., Norwalk CT 06857. (203)853-2000. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.mbi-inc​.com​/publishing​.asp. Estab. 1965.

Our Book Division is Easton Press. Maintains one of America’s largest private archives of specially commissioned illustrations, book introductions, and literary criticism.

MCGRAW-HILL

1333 Burr Ridge Pkwy., Floors 2-5, Burr Ridge IL 60527. (630)789-4000. Fax: (630)789-6594. Website: www​.mhhe​.com. Publishes hardcover originals, textbooks, CDs. Photos used for book covers.

NEEDS Buys 20 freelance photos/year. Needs photos of business concepts, industry, technology/computers.

SPECS Uses 8×10 glossy prints; 35mm, 2¹⁄₄×2¹⁄₄, 4×5 transparencies. Accepts images in digital format. Send via CD.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Contact through local sales rep (see submission guidelines online) or via online form. Provide business card, self-promotion piece to be kept on file for possible future assignments. Responds only if interested. Previously published work OK. Pays extra for electronic usage of photos. Pays on publication. Credit line given. Buys one-time rights.

MEADOWBROOK PRESS

5451 Smetana Dr., Minnetonka MN 55343. Fax: (952)930-1940. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.meadowbrookpress​.com. Estab. 1974. “Meadowbrook is a family-oriented press. We specialize in pregnancy, baby care, child care, humorous poetry for children, party planning, and children’s activities. We are also the number one publisher of baby name books in the country, with eight baby-naming books in print.” Publishes trade paperback originals and reprints. 12 titles/year.

NEEDS Babies/children/teens. Receives 1,500 queries/year. No SASE returns. Responds only if interested. Guidelines available online. Book catalog for #10 SASE.

TIPS “Send me a new postcard at least every 3 months. I may not be looking for your style this month, but I may be in six months. I receive a pile of them every day, I will not reply until I need your style, but I enjoy looking at every single one, and I will keep them on file for 6 months. Don’t worry about showing me everything, just show me what you do best.”

MITCHELL LANE PUBLISHERS INC.

P.O. Box 196, Hockessin DE 19707. (302)234-9426. Fax: (866)834-4164. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.mitchelllane​.com. Contact: Barbara Mitchell, publisher. Estab. 1993. Publishes hardcover originals for library market. Subjects include biography and other nonfiction for children and young adults. Photos used for text illustrations, book covers. Examples of recently published titles: A Project Guide to Electricity and Magnetism; A Backyard Flower Garden for Kids(text illustrations, book cover).

NEEDS Photo captions required.

SPECS Accepts images in digital format. Send via CD as TIFF, JPEG files at 300 dpi.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with stock list (stock photo agencies only). Does not keep samples on file; cannot return material. Responds only if interested. Pays on publication. Credit line given. Buys one-time rights.

MONDIAL

203 W. 107th St., Suite 6C, New York NY 10025. (212)851-3252. Fax: (208)361-2863. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.mondialbooks​.com; www​.librejo​.com. Contact: Andrew Moore, editor. Estab. 1996. Publishes mainstream fiction, romance, history and reference books. Specializes in linguistics.

NEEDS Landscapes, travel and erotic. Printing rights are negotiated according to project. Illustrations are used for text illustration, promotional materials and book covers. Publishes 20 titles/year. Responds only if interested.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Payment on acceptance.

MUSEUM OF NORTHERN ARIZONA

3101 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff AZ 86001. (928)774-5213. E-mail: [email protected]. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.musnaz​.org. Contact: Publications Department. Estab. 1928. Subjects include biology, geology, archaeology, anthropology and history. Photos used for Plateau: Land and People of the Colorado Plateau magazine, published twice/year (May, October).

NEEDS Buys approximately 80 photos/year. Biology, geology, history, archaeology and anthropology—subjects on the Colorado Plateau. Reviews stock photos. Photo captions preferred; include location, description and context.

SPECS Uses 8×10 glossy b&w prints; 35mm, 2¹⁄₄×2¹⁄₄, 4×5 and 8×10 transparencies. Prefers 2¹⁄₄×2¹⁄₄ transparencies or larger. Possibly accepts images in digital format. Submit via ZIP.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with samples, SASE. Responds in 1 month. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Credit line given. Buys one-time and all rights; negotiable. Offers internships for photographers.

TIPS Wants to see top-quality, natural history work. To break in, send only pre-edited photos.

MUSIC SALES GROUP

14-15 Berners St., London W1T 3LJ, United Kingdom. +44 (020) 7612 7400. Fax: +44 (020) 7612 7547. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.musicsales​.com. Publishes instructional music books, song collections and books on music. Photos used for covers and interiors. Examples of recently published titles: Bob Dylan: 100 Songs and Photos; Paul Simon: Surprise; AC/DC: Backtracks.

NEEDS Buys 200 photos/year. Model release required on acceptance of photo. Photo captions required.

SPECS Uses 8×10 glossy prints; 35mm, 2×2, 5×7 transparencies. High-res digital 3000×4000 pixels.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter first with résumé of credits. Provide business card, brochure, flyer or tearsheets to be kept on file for possible future assignments. Responds in 2 months. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK.

TIPS In samples, wants to see “the ability to capture the artist in motion with a sharp eye for framing the shot well. Portraits must reveal what makes the artist unique. We need rock, jazz, classical—onstage and impromptu shots. Please send us an inventory list of available stock photos of musicians. We rarely send photographers on assignment and buy mostly from material on hand.” Send business card and tearsheets or prints stamped ‘proof’ across them. Due to the nature of record releases and concert events, we never know exactly when we may need a photo. We keep photos on permanent file for possible future use.”

NEW LEAF PRESS, INC.

P.O. Box 726, Green Forest AR 72638. (800)999-3777. Website: www​.nlpg​.com. Publishes Christian adult trade, gifts, devotions and homeschool. Photos used for book covers, book interiors and catalogs. Example of recently published title: The Hand That Paints the Sky.

NEEDS Buys 5 freelance photos/year. Needs photos of landscapes, dramatic outdoor scenes, “anything that could have an inspirational theme.” Reviews stock photos. Model release required. Photo captions preferred.

SPECS Uses 35mm slides and transparencies. Accepts images in digital format. Send via CD, Jaz, ZIP, e-mail as TIFF, EPS files at 300 dpi.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with copies of samples and list of stock photo subjects. “Not responsible for submitted slides and photos from queries. Please send copies, no originals unless requested.” Does not assign work. Responds in 2-3 months. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Credit line given. Buys one-time and book rights.

TIPS “In order to contribute to the company, send color copies of quality, crisp photos. Trend in book publishing is toward much greater use of photography.”

NICOLAS-HAYS, INC.

P.O. Box 540206, Lake Worth FL 33454-0206. E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]. Website: www​.nicolashays​.com. Estab. 1976. Publishes trade paperback originals and reprints. Subjects include Eastern philosophy, Jungian psychology, New Age how-to. Photos used for book covers. Example of recently published title: Dervish Yoga for Health and Longevity: Samadeva Gestual Euphony—The Seven Major Arkanas (book cover). Catalog available upon request.

NEEDS Buys 1 freelance photo/year. Needs photos of landscapes/scenics.

SPECS Uses color prints; 35mm, 2¹⁄₄×2¹⁄₄, 4×5 transparencies. Accepts images in digital format.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with photocopies, tearsheets. Provide self-promotion piece to be kept on file for possible future assignments. Responds only if interested; send nonreturnable samples. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Pays on acceptance. Credit line given. Buys one-time rights.

TIPS “We are a small company and do not use many photos. We keep landscapes/seascapes/skyscapes on hand—images need to be inspirational.”

W.W. NORTON & COMPANY, INC.

500 Fifth Ave., New York NY 10110. (212)354-5500. Fax: (212)869-0856. Website: www​.wwnorton​.com. Contact: Trish Marks. Estab. 1923. Photos used for text illustrations, book covers, dust jackets.

NEEDS Variable. Photo captions preferred.

SPECS Accepts images in all formats; digital images at a minimum of 300 dpi for reproduction and archival work.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS “Due to the workload of our editorial staff and the large volume of materials we receive, we are no longer able to accept unsolicited submissions. If you are seeking publication, we suggest working with a literary agent who will represent you to the house.”

RICHARD C. OWEN PUBLISHERS, INC.

P.O. Box 585, Katonah NY 10536. (914)232-3903; (800)262-0787. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.rcowen​.com. Contact: Richard Owen, publisher. Estab. 1982. Publishes picture/storybook fiction and nonfiction for 5- to 7-year-olds; author autobiographies for 7- to 10-year-olds; professional books for educators. Photos used for text illustrations, promotional materials, book covers. Examples of recently published titles: Maker of Things (text illustrations, book cover); Springs (text illustrations, book cover).

NEEDS Number of photos bought annually varies; offers 3-10 freelance assignments/year. Needs unposed people shots and nature photos that suggest storyline. “For children’s books, must be child-appealing with rich, bright colors and scenes, no distortions or special effects. For professional books, similar, but often of classroom scenes, including teachers. Nothing posed; should look natural and realistic.” Reviews stock photos of children involved with books and classroom activities, ranging from kindergarten to 6th grade. Also wants photos of babies/children/teens, multicultural, families, environmental, landscapes/scenics, wildlife, architecture, cities/urban, pets, adventure, automobiles, sports, travel, science. Interested in documentary. (All must be of interest to children ages 5-9.) Model release required for children and adults. Children (under the age of 21) must have signature of legal guardian. Property release preferred. Photo captions required; include “any information we would need for acknowledgments, including if special permission was needed to use a location.”

SPECS “For materials that are to be used, we need 35mm mounted transparencies or high-definition color prints. We usually use full-color photos.”

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Submit copies of samples by mail for review. Provide brochure, flyer or tearsheets to be kept on file for possible future assignments; no slides or disks. Include a brief cover letter with name, address, and daytime phone number, and indicate Photographer’s Market as a source for correspondence. Works with freelancers on assignment only. “For samples, we like to see any size color prints (or color copies).” Keeps samples on file “if appropriate to our needs.” Responds in 1 month. Simultaneous submissions OK. Pays $10-100 for color cover; $10-100 for color inside; $250-800 for multiple photo projects. “Each job has its own payment rate and arrangements.” Pays on acceptance. Credit line sometimes given, depending on the project. “Photographers’ credits appear in children’s books and in professional books, but not in promotional materials for books or company.” For children’s books, publisher retains ownership, possession and world rights, which apply to first and all subsequent editions of a particular title and to all promotional materials. “After a project, (children’s books) photos can be used by photographer for portfolio.”

TIPS Wants to see “real people in natural, real life situations. No distortion or special effects. Bright, clear images with jewel tones and rich colors. Keep in mind what would appeal to children. Be familiar with what the publishing company has already done. Listen to the needs of the company. Send tearsheets, color photocopies with a mailer. No slides, please.”

PAULIST PRESS

997 MacArthur Blvd., Mahwah NJ 07430. (201)825-7300. Fax: (201)825-8345. E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]. Website: www​.paulistpress​.com. Contact: Donna Crilly, editorial. Estab. 1865. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals, textbooks. Types of books include religion, theology and spirituality including biography. Specializes in academic and pastoral theology. Recent titles include He Said Yes, Finding Purpose in Narnia and Our Daily Bread. Publishes 80 titles/year; 5% requires freelance illustration; 5% require freelance design.

NEEDS Works with 5 illustrators and 10 designers/year. Prefers local freelancers. Works on assignment only. Book design assigns 8 freelance design jobs/year. Jackets/covers assigns 15 freelance design jobs/year. Pays by the project, $400-800.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with brochure, résumé and tearsheets. Samples are filed. Portfolio review not required. Negotiates rights purchased. Originals are returned at job’s completion if requested.

PELICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY

1000 Burmaster St., Gretna LA 70053. (504)368-1175. Fax: (504)368-1195. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.pelicanpub​.com. Contact: Nina Kooij, editor-in-chief. Estab. 1926. Publishes adult trade, how-to, cooking, and art books; also religious inspirational and business motivational. Photos used for book covers. Books have a “high-quality, conservative and detail-oriented” look. Examples of published titles: Brownies to Die For; Abraham Lincoln’s Execution.

NEEDS Buys 8 photos/year; offers 3 freelance assignments/year. Needs photos of cooking/food, business concepts, nature/inspirational. Reviews royalty-free stock photos of people, nature, etc. Model/property release required. Photo captions required. Specs Uses 8×10 glossy color prints; 35mm, 4×5 transparencies. Accepts images in digital format. Send via CD as TIFF files at 300 dpi or higher.

PRAKKEN PUBLICATIONS, INC.

P.O. Box 8623, Ann Arbor MI 48107. (734)975-2800. Fax: (734)975-2787. E-mail: [email protected]. E-mail: [email protected]. Contact: Susanne Peckham, book editor; Sharon K. Miller, art/design/production manager. Estab. 1934. “We publish books for educators in career/vocational and technology education, as well as books for the machine trades and machinists’ education. Currently emphasizing machine trades.” Publishes The Education Digest (magazine for teachers and administrators), Tech Directions (magazine for technology and career/technical educators), text and reference books for technology and career/technical education, and posters. Photos used for text illustrations, promotional materials, book covers, magazine covers and posters. Photo guidelines available at website.

NEEDS Wants photos of education “in action,” especially technology, career/technical education and general education; prominent historical figures, technology/computers, industry. Photo captions required; include scene location, activity.

SPECS Uses all media; any size. Accepts images in digital format. Send via CD, or e-mail, TIFF, EPS, JPEG files at 300 dpi.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with samples. Send unsolicited photos by mail for consideration. Keeps samples on file. Payment negotiable. Methods of payment to be arranged. Credit line given. Rights negotiable.

TIPS Wants to see “high-quality action shots in tech/career tech-ed and general education classrooms” when reviewing portfolios. Send inquiry with relevant samples to be kept on file. “We buy very few freelance photographs but would be delighted to see something relevant.”

PROSTAR PUBLICATIONS INC.

3 Church Circle, Suite 109, Annapolis MD 21401. (800)481-6277. Fax: (800)487-6277. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.prostarpublications​.com. Estab. 1991. Publishes trade paperback originals (how-to, nonfiction). Subjects include history, nature, travel, nautical. Photos used for book covers. Examples of recently published titles: The Age of Cunard; California’s Channel Islands; Pacific Seaweeds. Photo guidelines free with SASE.

NEEDS Buys less than 100 photos/year; offers very few freelance assignments/year. Reviews stock photos of nautical (sport). Prefers to review photos as part of a manuscript package. Model/property release required. Photo captions required.

SPECS Uses color and b&w prints.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with stock list or contact to see if accepting submissions. Does not keep samples on file; include SASE for return of material. Responds in 1 month. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Pays on publication. Credit line given. Buys book rights; negotiable.

QUARTO PUBLISHING PLC.

226 City Rd., London EC1V 2TT, United Kingdom. +44 020 7700 9000. Fax: +44 020 7253 4437. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.quarto​.com. Publishes nonfiction books on a wide variety of topics including arts, crafts, natural history, home and garden, reference. Photos used for text illustrations, book covers, dust jackets. Examples of recently published titles: The Color Mixing Bible; Garden Birds; The Practical Geologist. Contact for photo guidelines.

NEEDS Buys 1,000 photos/year. Subjects vary with current projects. Needs photos of multicultural, environmental, wildlife, architecture, gardening, interiors/decorating, pets, religious, adventure, food/drink, health/fitness, hobbies, performing arts, sports, travel, product shots/still life, science, technology/computers. Interested in fashion/glamour, fine art, historical/vintage. Special photo needs include arts, crafts, alternative therapies, New Age, natural history. Model/property release required. Photo captions required; include full details of subject and name of photographer.

SPECS Uses all types of prints. Accepts images in digital format. Send via CD, floppy disk, ZIP, e-mail as TIFF, EPS, JPEG files at 72 dpi for viewing, 300 dpi for reproduction.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Provide résumé, business card, samples, brochure, flyer or tearsheets to be kept on file for future reference. Arrange a personal interview to show portfolio. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Pays on publication. Credit line given. Buys one-time rights; negotiable.

TIPS “Be prepared to negotiate!”

RUNNING PRESS BOOK PUBLISHERS

2300 Chestnut St., Suite 200, Philadelphia PA 19103. (215)567-5080. Fax: (215)567-4636. E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]. Website: www​.runningpress​.com. Contact: Bill Jones, art director. Estab. 1972. Publishes hardcover originals, trade paperback originals. Subjects include adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction; cooking; crafts, lifestyle, kits; miniature editions used for text illustrations, promotional materials, book covers, dust jackets. Examples of recently published titles: Skinny Bitch, Eat What You Love, The Ultimate Book of Gangster Movies, Fenway Park, The speedy Sneaky Chef, Les Petits Macarons, New York Fashion Week, I Love Lucy: A Celebration of All Things Lucy, Upcycling.

NEEDS Buys a few hundred freelance photos/year and lots of stock images. Photos for gift books; photos of wine, food, lifestyle, hobbies, and sports. Model/property release preferred. Photo captions preferred; include exact locations, names of pertinent items or buildings, names and dates for antiques or special items of interest.

SPECS Prefers images in digital format. Send via CD/DVD, via FTP/e-mail as TIFF, EPS files at 300 dpi.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send URL and provide contact info. Do not send original art or anything that needs to be returned. Responds only if interested. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Pays $500-1000 for color cover; $100-250 for inside. Pays 45 days after receipt of invoice. Credits listed on separate copyright or credit pages. Buys one-time rights.

TIPS Submission guidelines available online.

SCHOLASTIC LIBRARY PUBLISHING

90 Old Sherman Turnpike, Danbury CT 06816. (203)797-3500. Fax: (203)797-3197. Website: www​.scholastic​.com​/librarypublishing. Contact: Phil Friedman, vice president/publisher; Kate Nunn, editor-in-chief; Marie O’Neil, art director. Estab. 1895. “Scholastic Library is a leading publisher of reference, educational, and children’s books. We provide parents, teachers, and librarians with the tools they need to enlighten children to the pleasure of learning and prepare them for the road ahead.” Publishes 7 encyclopedias plus specialty reference sets in print and online versions. Photos used for text illustrations. Examples of published titles: The New Book of Knowledge; Encyclopedia Americana.

NEEDS Buys 5,000 images/year. Needs excellent-quality editorial photographs of all subjects A-Z and current events worldwide. All images must have clear captions and specific dates and locations, and natural history subjects should carry Latin identification.

SPECS Uses 8×10 glossy b&w and/or color prints; 35mm, 4×5, 8×10 (reproduction-quality dupes preferred) transparencies. Accepts images in digital format. Send via photo CD, floppy disk, ZIP as JPEG files at requested resolution.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter, stock lists and printed examples of work. Cannot return unsolicited material and does not send guidelines. Include SASE only if you want material returned. Pricing to be discussed if/when you are contacted to submit images for specific project. Please note, encyclopedias are printed every year, but rights are requested for continuous usage until a major revision of the article in which an image is used (including online images).

TIPS “Send subject lists and small selection of samples. Printed samples only, please. In reviewing samples, we consider the quality of the photographs, range of subjects, and editorial approach. Keep in touch, but don’t overdo it—quarterly e-mails are more than enough for updates on subject matter.”

SCHOOL GUIDE PUBLICATIONS

210 North Ave., New Rochelle NY 10801. (800)433-7771. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.schoolguides​.com. Contact: Miles Ridder, publisher. Estab. 1935. Publishes mass market paperback originals. Photos used for promotional materials, book covers.

NEEDS Photos of college students.

SPECS Accepts images in digital format; send via CD, ZIP, e-mail as TIFF or JPEG files.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS E-mail query letter. Pays on acceptance.

SILVER MOON PRESS

400 E. 85th St., New York NY 10028. (800)874-3320. Fax: (212)988-8112. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: silvermoonpress​.com. Publishes juvenile fiction and general nonfiction. Photos used for text illustrations, book covers, dust jackets. Examples of recently published titles: Leo Politi: Artist of the Angels by Ann Stalcup; The War Between the States by David Rubel.

NEEDS Buys 5-10 photos/year; offers 1 freelance assignment/year. Looking for general-children, subject-specific photos and American historical fiction photos. Reviews general stock photos. Photo captions preferred.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Provide résumé, business card, brochure, flyer or tearsheets to be kept on file for possible future assignments. Keeps samples on file. Responds in 1 month. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Pays $25-100 for b&w photos. Pays on publication. Credit line given. Buys all rights; negotiable.

TIGHTROPE BOOKS

602 Markham St., Toronto ON M6G 2L8, Canada. (647)348-4460. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.tightropebooks​.com. Contact: Shirarose Wilensky, editor. Estab. 2005. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals.

NEEDS Publishes 12 titles/year. SASE returned. Responds only if interested. Catalog and guidelines free upon request and online.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send an e-mail with résumé, digital images and artist’s website, if available.

TILBURY HOUSE

Harpswell Press, Inc., 103 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner ME 04345. (800)582-1899. Fax: (207)582-8227. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.tilburyhouse​.com. Contact: Karen Fisk, associate children’s book editor; Jennifer Bunting, publisher. Estab. 1990.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send photocopies of photos/artwork.

TYNDALE HOUSE PUBLISHERS

351 Executive Dr., Carol Stream IL 60188. (800)323-9400. Fax: (800)684-0247. Website: www​.tyndale​.com. Estab. 1962. Publishes hardcover and trade paperback originals. Subjects include Christian content. Photos used for promotional materials, book covers, dust jackets. Examples of recently published titles: The Tehran Initiative, Unplanned. Photo guidelines free with #10 SASE.

NEEDS Buys 5-20 freelance photos/year. Needs photos of babies/children/teens, couples, multicultural, families, parents, senior citizens, landscapes/scenics, cities/urban, gardening, religious, rural, adventure, entertainment. Model/property release required.

SPECS Accepts hard copy samples only.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with prints, tearsheets. Provide self-promotion piece to be kept on file for possible future assignments. Responds only if interested; send nonreturnable samples. Simultaneous submissions OK. Pays by the project; $200-1,750 for cover; $100-500 for inside. Pays on acceptance. Credit line given.

VINTAGE BOOKS

1745 Broadway, 15-3, New York NY 10019. (212)572-2444. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.randomhouse​.com. Publishes trade paperback reprints; fiction. Photos used for book covers. Examples of recently published titles: Selected Stories by Alice Munro (cover); The Fight by Norman Mailer (cover); Bad Boy by Jim Thompson (cover).

NEEDS Buys 100 freelance photos/year. Model/property release required. Photo captions preferred.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with samples, stock list. Portfolios may be dropped off every Wednesday. Keeps samples on file. Responds only if interested; send nonreturnable samples. Pays by the project, per use negotiation. Pays on publication. Credit line given. Buys one-time and first North American serial rights.

TIPS “Show what you love. Include samples with name, address and phone number.”

VISITOR’S CHOICE MAGAZINE

102 E. Fourth Ave., Vancouver BC V5T 1G2, Canada. (604)608-5180. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.visitorschoice​.com. Estab. 1977. Publishes full-color visitor guides for 16 communities and areas of British Columbia. Photos used for text illustrations, book covers, web sites. Photo guidelines available via e-mail upon request.

NEEDS Looking for photos of attractions, mountains, lakes, views, lifestyle, architecture, festivals, people, sports and recreation—specific to British Columbia region. Specifically looking for people/activity shots. Model release required; property release preferred. Photo captions required—make them detailed but brief.

SPECS Uses color prints; 35mm transparencies. Prefers images in digital format.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter or e-mail with samples; include SASE for return of material. Works with Canadian photographers. Keeps digital images on file. Responds in 3 weeks. Previously published work OK. Payment varies with size of photo published. Pays in 30-60 days. Credit line given.

TIPS “Please submit photos that are relevant to our needs only. Photos should be specific, clear, artistic, colorful, with good lighting.”

VOYAGEUR PRESS

Quayside Publishing Group, 400 First Ave. N., Suite 300, Minneapolis MN 55401. (800)458-0454. Fax: (612)344-8691. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: voyageurpress​.com. Contact: Michael Dregni, publisher. Estab. 1972. Publishes adult trade books, hardcover originals and reprints. Subjects include regional history, nature, popular culture, travel, wildlife, Americana, collectibles, lighthouses, quilts, tractors, barns and farms. Photos used for text illustrations, book covers, dust jackets, calendars. Examples of recently published titles: Legendary Route 66: A Journey Through Time Along America’s Mother Road; Illinois Central Railroad; Birds in Love: The Secret Courting & Mating Rituals of Extraordinary Birds; Backroads of New York; How to Raise Cattle; Knitknacks; Much Ado About Knitting; Farmall: The Red Tractor That Revolutionized Farming; Backroads of Ohio; Farmer’s Wife Baking Cookbook; John Deere Two-Cylinder Tractor Encyclopedia (text illustrations, book covers, dust jackets). Photo guidelines free with SASE.

Voyageur Press is an imprint of MBI Publishing Company (see separate listing in this section).

NEEDS Buys 500 photos/year. Wants photos of wildlife, Americana, environmental, landscapes/scenics, cities/urban, gardening, rural, hobbies, humor, travel, farm equipment, agricultural. Interested in fine art, historical/vintage, seasonal. “Artistic angle is crucial—books often emphasize high-quality photos.” Model release required. Photo captions preferred; include location, species, “interesting nuggets,” depending on situation.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS “Photographic dupes must be of good quality for us to fairly evaluate your photography. We prefer 35mm and large format transparencies; will accept images in digital format for review only; prefers transparencies for production. Send via CD, ZIP, e-mail as TIFF, BMP, GIF, JPEG files at 300 dpi.” Simultaneous submissions OK. Pays $300 for cover; $75-175 for inside. Pays on publication. Credit line given, “but photographer’s website will not be listed.” Buys all rights; negotiable.

TIPS “We are often looking for specific material (crocodiles in the Florida Keys; farm scenics in the Midwest; wolf research in Yellowstone), so subject matter is important. However, outstanding color and angles and interesting patterns and perspectives are strongly preferred whenever possible. If you have the capability and stock to put together an entire book, your chances with us are much better. Though we use some freelance material, we publish many more single-photographer works. Include detailed captioning info on the mounts.”

WAVELAND PRESS, INC.

4180 Illinois Route 83, Suite 101, Long Grove IL 60047-9580. (847)634-0081. Fax: (847)634-9501. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.waveland​.com. Estab. 1975. Publishes college-level textbooks and supplements. Photos used for text illustrations, book covers. Examples of recently published titles: Our Global Environment: A Health Perspective, 7th Edition; Juvenile Justice, 2nd Edition.

NEEDS Number of photos purchased varies depending on type of project and subject matter. Subject matter should relate to college disciplines: criminal justice, anthropology, speech/communication, sociology, archaeology, etc. Photos of multicultural, disasters, environmental, cities/urban, education, religious, rural, health/fitness, agriculture, political, technology. Interested in fine art, historical/vintage. Model/property release required. Photo captions preferred.

SPECS Accepts images in digital format. Send via CD, ZIP, e-mail as TIFF, EPS, JPEG files at 300 dpi.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with stock list. Provide résumé, business card, brochure, flier or tearsheets to be kept on file for possible future assignments. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Pays $100-200 for cover; $50-100 for inside. Pays on publication. Credit line given. Buys one-time and book rights.

TIPS “Mail stock list and price list.” See guidelines at www​.waveland​.com​/manusc​.htm.

WEIGL EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHERS LTD.

6325 10th St. SE, Calgary AB T2H 2Z9, Canada. (403)233-7747. Fax: (403)233-7769. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.weigl​.ca. Estab. 1979. Publishes textbooks, library and multimedia resources. Subjects include social studies, biography, life skills, environment/science studies, multicultural, language arts, geography. Photos used for text illustrations, book covers. Examples of recently published titles: Land Mammals (text illustrations, book cover); Fossils (text illustrations, book cover), Opossums (text illustrations, book cover); Eiffel Tower (text illustrations, book cover).

NEEDS Buys 2,000 photos/year. Needs photos of social issues and events, politics, celebrities, technology, people gatherings, multicultural, architecture, cities/urban, religious, rural, agriculture, disasters, environment, science, performing arts, life skills, landscape, wildlife, industry, medicine, biography and people doing daily activities, Canadiana, famous landmarks, aboriginal people. Interested in historical/vintage, seasonal. Model/property release required. Photo captions required.

SPECS Prefers images in digital format. Send via CD, e-mail, FTP as TIFF files at 300 dpi. Uses 5×7, 8×10 color prints (b&w for historical only); 35mm, 2¹⁄₄×2¹⁄₄ transparencies.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with stock list. Provide tearsheets to be kept on file for possible future assignments. “Tearsheets or samples that don’t have to be returned are best. We get in touch when we actually need photos.” Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Pays $0-250 for color cover; $0-100 for color inside. Credit line given upon request (photo credits are listed in appendix). Buys one-time, book and all rights; negotiable.

TIPS Needs “clear, well-framed shots that don’t look posed. Action, expression, multicultural representation are important, but above all, educational value is sought. People must know what they are looking at. Please keep notes on what is taking place, where and when. As an educational publisher, our books use specific examples as well as general illustrations.”

WILLOW CREEK PRESS

P.O. Box 147, 9931 Highway 70 W., Minocqua WI 54548. (715)358-7010. Fax: (715)358-2807. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.willowcreekpress​.com. Contact: Jeremy Petrie, vice president of sales. Estab. 1986. Publishes hardcover, paperback and trade paperback originals; hardcover and paperback reprints and calendars. Subjects include pets, outdoor sports, gardening, cooking, birding, wildlife. Photos used for text illustrations, promotional materials, book covers, dust jackets, and calendars. Examples of recently published titles: Pug Principles, Just Sons, It’s a Dad Thing, Spirit of the Wolf. Catalog free with #10 SASE. Photo guidelines free with #10 SASE or on website.

NEEDS Buys 2,000 freelance photos/year. Needs photos of gardening, pets, outdoors, recreation, landscapes/scenics, wildlife. Model/property release required. Photo captions required.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with sample of work. Provide self-promotion piece to be kept on file. Responds only if interested. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Pays by the project. Pays on publication. Credit line given. Buys one-time rights.

TIPS “We specialize in nature, outdoor, and sporting topics, including gardening, wildlife, and animal books. Pets, cookbooks, and a few humor books and essays round out our titles. Currently emphasizing pets (mainly dogs and cats), wildlife, outdoor sports (hunting, fishing). De-emphasizing essays, fiction.”

WILSHIRE BOOK COMPANY

9731 Variel Ave., Chatsworth CA 91311. (818)700-1522. Fax: (818)700-1527. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www​.mpowers​.com. Contact: Rights Department. Estab. 1947. Publishes trade paperback originals and reprints. Photos used for book covers. Model release required. Responds in 6 weeks. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Pays $250 for color cover. Pays on acceptance. Credit line given.

NEEDS photos of horses

SPECS Uses 35mm, 2¹⁄₄×2¹⁄₄, 4×5 transparencies. Accepts images in digital format.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send via disk, e-mail. Send query letter with slides, prints, transparencies. Portfolio may be dropped off Monday through Friday. Does not keep samples on file; include SASE for return of material.

WOMEN’S HEALTH GROUP

Rodale, 33 E. Minor St., Emmaus PA 18098. (212)573-0296. Website: www​.rodale​.com. Contact: Yelena Nesbit, communications director. Publishes hardcover originals and reprints, trade paperback originals and reprints, one-shots. Subjects include healthy, active living for women, including diet, cooking, health, beauty, fitness and lifestyle.

NEEDS Photos of babies/children/teens, couples, multicultural, families, parents, senior citizens, food/drink, health/fitness/beauty, sports, travel, women, Spanish women, intimacy/sexuality, alternative medicine, herbs, home remedies. Model/property release preferred.

SPECS Uses color and b&w prints; 35mm, 2¹⁄₄×2¹⁄₄, 4×5 transparencies. Accepts images in digital format. Send via CD, ZIP, e-mail as TIFF, EPS, JPEG files at 300 dpi.

MAKING CONTACT & TERMS Send query letter with résumé, prints, photocopies, tearsheets, stock list. Provide résumé, business card, self-promotion piece to be kept on file for possible future assignments. Responds only if interested; send nonreturnable samples. Simultaneous submissions and previously published work OK. Pays additional 20% for electronic promotion of book cover and designs for retail of book. Pays on acceptance. Credit line given. Buys one-time rights, electronic rights; negotiable.

TIPS “Include your contact information on each item that is submitted.”