Children's Book Illustration and Design
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- iamkimb
I was hoping some could help me out.
I am quoting someone for a the illustration and design of a 15-20 page Children's book. My client is going to publish the book and the demographic is upper-middle class families. The run will either be medium-large.
I've never quoted someone professionally for a project like this extensive and the handbook i have for illustration/design prices is a little confusing.
Could anyone help me quote this or point me in the right direction.
Thanks!
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- polyestercorp0
Just one suggestion: I would try and estimate the design time and multiple that by your hourly rate (if your a recent grad, double your time as everything takes twice as long as you think). Then calculate the number of illustrations needed and work out a fee per illustration (must be something in your AIGA handbook). Add everything up as a starting point to quote from. Without more details things like character design and ownership of characters, exact run size, your client's budget (try to figure this out first by asking if they have a number in mind), distribution, and if long term royalties might be in play an exact number is difficult to nail down.
- bjladams0
I normally give a set price per illustration- normally for me that's about 5-7 hours each, including concept sketching and finishing- but that time will be different for you based on detail and experience.
I usually have a set rate for each revision- usually about 75% of the original, as revisions usually dont require as many concept sketches and such.
I also usually quote the design/layout as 40 hrs, with additional time in blocks of 5-8 hrs to be paid in advance as needed.
you'll also want to make sure they're paying for an isbn and loc- just so nobody runs off with your work.
these are just a few guidelines i have for myself and to help make things clear with the client. It happens every time that an illustration is finished off and then they say "i like it, but can we have he holding a glass of wine" - like it's just a magic button that does it. If they know they're paying for the wine, they're more likely to tell you up front or not be bothered with it at all.
just my 2c's ...maybe 3
- luckyorphan0
^^ This is solid advice, but in addition, check out these resources if you haven't already:
This is a good place to start, if you haven't poured over it already:
http://www.cwim.com/This is also a solid resource for illustrators:
http://www.underdown.org/illustr…Then, become a member or this organization:
http://www.scbwi.org/
It's very useful.Also, asking what budget they had in mind is a good place to start. Let's you know if you're even in the ballpark.
- luckyorphan0
...and this wasn't bad either:
http://www.cegur.com/Pricepages/…
- iamkimb0
Wow, thank you everyone this has truly helped!
- ali0
50/50 royalties
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