I have just found a new book on Amazon
Microstock Photography: How to Make Money from Your Digital Images
by a British photographer under a pen name of Douglas Freer. The 224 pages book published by Focal Press will be available on April 4, 2008 for $16.47 with 5% discount for pre-orders. I believe it may be the first book on microstock photography.
Douglas Freer is the former principal of a niche online rights managed stock photo library, a semi-professional photographer and the London based senior partner of the law firm he founded in 2004. He is highly regarded in the industry of microstock photography and has founded one of the largest microstock forums. He is a contributing photographer for iStock, Shutterstock, Dreamstime, 123Royaltyfree and Fotolia and a member of the Royal Photographic Society.
pre-order from Amazon
Book description:
Be a part of one of the worlds fastest growing imaging phenomenons: microstock photography. Microstock photography provides both professional and amateur photographers an opportunity to diversify their income and expand their artistic visibility by turning day trip photos or photography portfolios into viable business investments.
Douglas Freer has written a comprehensive book that details the technical and commercial processes of the microstock industry. A must read for entrants into the microstock photography field, Microstock Photography shows you how to:
Choose the right microstock agency
Shoot work that will sell
Navigate the strict technical requirements
Understand the likely financial returns
Review licensing models
Understand copyright issues
Over 60 illustrations and photographs help you improve your skills, learn new techniques specific to shooting stock photography and better understand what the microstock market demands. Anyone can shoot digital stock photography, but in order to make money and be successful, you need the practical advice that can only be found in this book.