How to understand and negotiate a book contract or magazine agreement (Writer's basic bookshelf)

The reader will indeed ``understand'' after going through a standard book contract with the author of A Writer's Guide to Book Publishing . And, since Balkin indicates that these contracts are revised only every five to ten years, the information won't be obsolete the minute the book comes off the presses. Magazine agreements, as well as variations in the contract that may be used by specialist publishers, are covered, and there are practical suggestions for the author who is not necessarily turning out best sellers. A list of representative literary agents and lawyers is provided for those who'd like to have someone else follow through for them.