Universal Press Syndicate
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Reprint Permissions
Frequently Asked Questions About Reprint Permissions
- I want to use / reprint a cartoon or column. How do I get permission?
- I want to use a cartoon on my web site. Who do I contact?
- Do you have a searchable archive of comic images?
- I want to reprint a Far Side cartoon. Who do I contact?
- I want to reprint a Dilbert, For Better or For Worse, or Peanuts
cartoons. Who do I contact? - How do I talk to a live person to talk to about my request?
- Do you charge for reprint permission? Even for educational uses?
- I went to the copy center to make a larger copy of my favorite cartoon to hang on the wall. They wouldn't copy it unless I had your permission. How do I get permission to do that?
- I want to make one copy of a cartoon to send to my friend, etc. Do I need permission to do that?
- How would I contact one of your creators?
- I want to submit or send something to Bill Watterson creator of Calvin and Hobbes. How do I contact him?
Q. I want to use / reprint a cartoon or column. How do I get permission?
A. There are two ways to request reprint rights online:
- Visit the AMU Reprints archive, search for the images you wish to use, and submit your request using our easy online request process. — or —
- Visit our web site, http://www.amuniversal.com/ups/permissions. Or you can go directly to our Reprint Permission Request Form (non-classroom use) to request reprint permissions.
For general inquiries, please contact us directly:
Permissions Director
Universal Press Syndicate
4520 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111-7701
1-800-255-6734
or e-mail your requests to: universalreprints@amuniversal.com
Q. I want to use a cartoon on my web site. Who do I contact?
A. There are two ways to request the right to reproduce a cartoon on your web site:
- Visit the AMU Reprints archive, search for the images you wish to use, and submit your request using our easy online request process. — or —
- Visit our web site, http://www.amuniversal.com/ups/permissions. Or you can go directly to our Reprint Permission Request Form (non-classroom use) to request reprint permissions.
For general inquiries, please contact:
Permissions Director
Universal Press Syndicate
4520 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111-7701
1-800-255-6734
or e-mail your requests to: universalreprints@amuniversal.com
Q. Do you have a searchable archive of comic images on your web site?
A. Yes! The AMU Reprints archive contains many of our more popular comic and editorial cartoon features. We continue to add material to the archive, so if you don't find exactly what you want, please contact us for assistance.
back to topQ. I want to reprint a Far Side cartoon. Who do I contact?
A. Contact Creators Syndicate:
Dave Wood
5777 W. Century Blvd., Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90045
phone: 1-310-337-7003 ext 128
fax: 1-310-337-7625
Universal Press Syndicate does not handle reprint rights for this feature.
back to topQ. I want to reprint a Dilbert, For Better or For Worse, or Peanuts cartoons. Who do I contact?
A. Contact United Features/Media Syndicate:
Permissions Dept.
200 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016
phone: 800-221-4816
fax: 212-293-8720
Universal Press Syndicate does not handle reprint rights for these features.
back to topQ. How do I talk to a live person to talk to about my request?
A. Call 1-800-255-6734 and ask for the Permissions Dept.
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A. In some circumstances, there is a fee for educational use. Please read the statement about permissions for classroom use.
back to topQ. I went to the copy center to make a larger copy of my favorite cartoon to hang on the wall. They wouldn't copy it unless I had your permission. How do I get permission to do that?
A. We sell what's called "suitable for framing" quality reproductions of your favorite cartoons. You can find that special cartoon on our website, www.gocomics.com.
Below each comic there is a "buy this print" button. Click on it and it will take you to our ordering page. If the Universal Press Syndicate cartoon you want is not on that site, call us at 800-255-6734, Permission Department. We'll be glad to help you.
back to topQ. I want to make one copy of a cartoon to send to my friend, etc. Do I need permission to do that?
A. No. If it is left the same size as the cartoon originally appeared in a book or newspaper, is not altered, not enlarged, and is for personal use, is not sold or distributed outside of a personal context, you do not have to get permission.
back to topQ. How would I contact one of your creators?
A. If it's not for reprint permissions, send your request to their attention at the address below:
Universal Press Syndicate
Editorial Department
4520 Main St., Suite 700
Kansas City, MO 64111-7701
Q. I want to submit or send something to Bill Watterson, the creator of Calvin and Hobbes. How do I contact him?
A. All correspondence for Bill Watterson is handled by our office. Mr. Watterson does not make his contact information public.
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