In some case photographers may be receiving a reduced share of gross overseas sales as an increasing number of foreign sub-agencies are taking 50% of gross instead of the traditional 40%.
Two photographers report sales by the Media Images Resource Alliance of MPCA and ASMP.
Carl and Ann Purcell file a multimillion-dollar suit against AOL for 18,500 copyright infringements. See article 83 in the Archives under Internet.
Twelve National Geographic photographers hire legal counsel to pursue ''appropriate compensation'' for the use of over 2700 of their images on a set of CD-ROM discs due for release this fall.
Federal judge finds in favor of publishers rights to reuse material on the Internet or CD-ROM without additionally compensating the creators for this use.
With increased focus toward the use of on-line databases to search for images it is important for photographers to have a basic understanding of the strategies for finding images on-line.
On-line site in London may offer a strategy for small specialist agencies and individual photographers to increase their sales on the Internet.
Stephen Mayes, Group Creative Director of Tony Stone Images, responds to an article on their ''Interpretations'' catalog that appeared in the July issue of Taking Stock. See article 79 in Archives under stock agencies.
Taking Stock changes its name to SELLING STOCK as it enters its eighth year of publication.
New Graphic Design:USA survey reports on use of stock photography by Graphic Designers.