Vector Business Development
Produce inexpensive books on all areas of setting up a business written in plain English with practical information. Note general start-up guides, you will find no sector-specific information here. £8 - £10 each
Tel: 01329 845693
www.study-house.com/online_bookshop.asp
Sunday Times
'Creating Success' Kogan Page Publications
Publish a range of easy to read books on all areas of business including presentation and e-business. £7.99 each
Tel: 08701 658585
DTI Various Publications
Often free on all areas of business, only view list of publications and fact sheets on line.
Tel: 0870 1502 500
www.dti.gov.uk/publications
Craft and Art - The Business
By Elizabeth White
Elliot Right Way Books
A book about setting up a craft business and selling at art fairs.
Tel: 01737 832 202
Second Steps
For Designers and Makers
By Caroline Mornement
This business start-up for designers makers is recommended by the Crafts Council.
Tel: 01935 862731
www.bcfbooks.co.uk
The Artist's Yearbook
Thames & Hudson
A fantastic resource book for Visual Artists
www.thamesandhudson.co.uk/en/1/home.mxs
Why Are Artists Poor? The Exceptional Economy of the Arts
By Hans Abbing, Amsterdam University Press
Good background reading to develop broader mindset
The Artist's Guide to Selling Work
By Annabelle Ruston, Black/Fine Art trade Guild This is a brilliant book for any painter, printmaker, photographer or sculptor wishing to approach and sell through galleries and art fairs.
London Art and Artists Guide
By Heather Waddell
www.hwlondonartandartistsguide.com/books.htm
The Illustrator's Guide to Business and Law
By Simon Stern
Published by the Association of Illustrators, will be out in Autumn 2008, £19.95
Though this is a book for illustrators focusing on contract law, it is the best book on the market tackling licencing contracts today and will be essential for visual artists.
www.theaoi.com
T-Shirts and Suits - A Guide to the Business of Creativity
By David Parrish This book is an introductory business guide to creative and innovative business
www.davidparrish.com - free as a download
