Please note that the suggested rates below are minima; that rates for copyright works are for limited licences; and that VAT is not included.
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Commission rates vary from £300 to over £500. The higher price includes nonexclusive world rights for one title. For the right for subsequent re-use in a new edition, charge 50-75% extra.
The more territories a book will be marketed in, the higher the fee. Our categories A-E for stock pictures give examples of common territorial licences.
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Reported rates, to compare for Books
NUJ members discuss rates etc for photography | RATES:
Commissions Books | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day rate |  |
300 |
| With non-exclusive world rights for one title | |
500 |
| With right to re-use in a subsequent edition | |
750 |
Notes:
- Rates quoted are for use in one title only. For use in a different title, add at least 50 per cent to the rate if the day's shoot is to be used again.
- If individual pictures are to be re-used, appropriate stock picture rates for these uses will at least provide a guide in negotiations if the client wants an all-in price .
| RATES:
Stock pictures Books category: A: UK only | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wrap | |
480 |
| Cover | |
260 |
| Double-page | |
200 |
| Back | |
200 |
| Full page | |
130 |
| 3/4 page | |
105 |
| 1/2 page | |
80 |
| 1/4 page | |
65 |
| 1/8 page | |
60 |
| RATES:
Stock pictures Books category: B: UK and Commonwealth bar Canada | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wrap | |
490 |
| Cover | |
280 |
| Double-page | |
240 |
| Back | |
220 |
| Full page | |
140 |
| 3/4 page | |
110 |
| 1/2 page | |
95 |
| 1/4 page | |
75 |
| 1/8 page | |
70 |
| RATES:
Stock pictures Books category: C: one language world rights bar USA | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wrap | |
530 |
| Cover | |
320 |
| Back | |
270 |
| Double-page | |
260 |
| Full page | |
160 |
| 3/4 page | |
120 |
| 1/2 page | |
105 |
| 1/4 page | |
85 |
| 1/8 page | |
80 |
| RATES:
Stock pictures Books category: D: all Europe, or USA, etc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wrap | |
550 |
| Cover | |
390 |
| Double-page | |
350 |
| Back | |
300 |
| Full page | |
210 |
| 3/4 page | |
160 |
| 1/2 page | |
130 |
| 1/4 page | |
110 |
| 1/8 page | |
100 |
| RATES:
Stock pictures Books category: E: world rights all languages | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wrap | |
580 |
| Cover | |
440 |
| Double-page | |
350 |
| Back | |
340 |
| Full page | |
230 |
| 3/4 page | |
180 |
| 1/2 page | |
160 |
| 1/4 page | |
130 |
| 1/8 page | |
120 |
Notes:
- The size of the print-run is also important in negotiating a fee for stock pictures. Rates quoted are an industry average for print runs of 50,000 or fewer.
- Changes in printing technology are making small and frequent print-runs or editions more common. It is important to specify that a licence covers one edition and that a new licence is required for subsequent runs or editions.
- At least one photographer offers a discount of 10% on these rates for runs below 5000 copies.
- Add 10% for print runs up to 100,000; at least 20% for print runs up to 250,000.
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The National Union of Journalists must not, can not and would not wish to dictate rates or terms of engagement to members or to editors. The information presented here is for guidance and as an aid to equitable negotiation only.
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