SAMPLE PERMISSION REQUEST LETTER FOR TEXT

Note that under the solid line, the permission-granter will sign the letter, or, more likely, provide their own form, letter, or e-mail, which gives permission.

[Date]

Copyright Holder
Street Address
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E-mail Address

I am preparing a scholarly book entitled ____________________ for original publication by Greenwood Press, an imprint of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc. Publication is tentatively scheduled for ______, 200_.

I hereby request permission to include the material noted below in my book, in all editions, both hardcover and paperback, in all media and all languages throughout the world. The work will be published simultaneously as a print and electronic product.

If you hold United States rights only, I would be grateful if you could advise me as to who owns the copyright in the rest of the world, so that I may obtain world rights.

If you have a preference for the form of notice and acknowledgement, please indicate below; otherwise, I will use the standard form of acknowledgement and cite author, title, publisher, and date.

Extracts from:

Title:

Author:

Date of publication:

Material used:

The above request is approved with the understanding that full credit will be given.

Approved: _________ Date: ________