Appendix C: Sample Permission Letter

Dear [Copyright Holder]:

I am requesting your permission to reproduce material in a forthcoming book by [Author/Editor], tentatively titled [Book Title], and scheduled for publication by the University of Minnesota Press in [Month and Year]. The approximate length will be XXX pages and the approximate print run will be 2,000 copies. I would like permission for the following material:

[Describe the image or text here; attach a copy of the work if necessary].

If you are not the copyright holder for this material, please provide the name and address of the person or publication that can grant me permission.

I am requesting non-exclusive publication and selling rights throughout the world in all languages and in all editions, hardcover and paperback, including reprints by the University of Minnesota Press or by other publishers licensed by the Press. I further ask that permission be extended to cover any version or rendition arising out of or based on digital, electronic, computer based, or any similar technology now known or hereafter developed (including but not limited to CD-ROM and online). Please consider that distribution of our title outside North America and Europe will be minimal. Since the Press may receive requests from nonprofit organizations to make special editions such as Braille editions, large-type editions, subscriber disk recordings, and so on, for use by blind or partially sighted students, will you please also extend your permission to allow the Press to permit these nonprofit organizations to make special editions of our title without further permission from you?

Full credit will be given to the source. If you wish to specify the exact wording of the credit, please do so in your response.

If you are willing to grant permission, sign the release form below and return it to me. Your prompt consideration of this request is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Please provide the following information:

• Credit Line (provide exact wording)
• Original Publisher
• Date of first copyrighted publication

I grant permission requested on the terms stated in this letter.

Name _____________________________________________

Signature __________________________________________

Date ______________________________________________