The Book Cover Illustration Contract is a core literary agreement for any book, from the top page illustrations to full-page illustrations for children’s books.

This contract is a legal document that details the terms and conditions between an Author and the Illustrator.
It covers the essential elements of the relationship such as:

  • Name of Book
  • Ownership Rights
  • Release Date
  • Use Rights
  • And More.

Self-publishing is one of the fastest-growing creative industries coming in at over $2 billion dollars annually. But before you get started on your novel, memoir, or business book, it’s important to protect yourself by getting the right contracts. Protect yourself with the right literary and self-publishing contracts.

Other names for this Document:

Book Cover Illustration Agreement, Cover Artist Illustration Contract, Illustration Cover Book Agreement, Illustration for Book Cover Agreement, Book Illustrator Agreement, Illustrator Contract Template, Illustration Contract, Illustration Contract Example.

Approximate time to complete contract:  4-5 Minutes
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What is it?

The Book Cover Illustration Contract covers the essential contract terms between an Author and the Illustrator.
This standard Self-Publishing contract covers:

  • The Start Date of the Agreement
  • The name of the Book
  • The Release of Rights
  • The Use Rights of the Book, including promotion and advertising rights.
  • The Rights and Responsibilities of the Parties
  • Work-For-Hire Language
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Issues, including Venue & Choice of Law

How does it work?

Use this document to explain the relationship between an Author and the Illustrator.

Some things needed to build your custom Book Cover Illustration Contract:

  • Names of the Parties
  • Addresses of the Parties
  • Emails of the Parties
  • Name of the Book
  • Release Date
  • State for Venue and Choice Provisions

Once you have completed drafting the Book Cover Illustration Contract, you will be able to save to edit further, download a PDF or send to the other party for electronic signature.