American Psycho

Master case overview

Master file reference

GPRCC-ILL-1991-BEE-295904

Illustrative status

Approved

Author / reference identity

Bret Easton Ellis

Subject area

Classic & Literary Fiction

Work

American Psycho

Review focus

Narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation. Program questions are selected for this subject area; no passage-level findings are asserted.

Proposed formats · scenario

Print and ebook

Proposed market scope · scenario

Domestic release with a proposed translation-rights package

Book release date

6 March 1991
Publication history ↗

Registration date · illustrative

13 March 1991

Publication and registration basis

American Psycho: Title and author matched publication-history record. Original-language/edition differences are retained where specified. The modeled registration is seven days after release. Where a source gives only a month or year, dates are shown as a range rather than inventing a day.

Modeled review date

13 April 1991

Source basis

Library title, author, subject mapping and catalog program definitions; no manuscript examined.

Programs & status

This illustrative file covers 7 program records, 32 review controls and 0 open items. Select a program for its review details, document checklist and next action.

Program reference

GPRCC-ILL-1991-BEE-295904-LESR

Master file

GPRCC-ILL-1991-BEE-295904

Review scope

Print and ebook

Evidence position

5 of 5 controls complete in scenario

Publication context

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis · Narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation

Review controls and scoped outcome 5

1. LESR-101

   Successor authority

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, identify the party authorized to act for estate or successor rights. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

2. LESR-102

   Rights succession

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, trace the relevant rights transfers without assuming estate ownership. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

3. LESR-103

   Edition-specific rights

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, separate underlying text from later introductions, notes and translations. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

4. LESR-104

   Territory differences

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, refer territory-dependent rights questions for verification. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

5. LESR-105

   Permission sign-off

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, record the authority needed for each proposed grant. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

Completed requirements 5

• Successor authority checklistCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: LESR-101.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Rights succession chronologyCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: LESR-102.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Edition rights inventoryCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: LESR-103.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Territory rights review matrixCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: LESR-104.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Successor permission protocolCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: LESR-105.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative

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Program reference

GPRCC-ILL-1991-BEE-295904-TFRR

Master file

GPRCC-ILL-1991-BEE-295904

Review scope

Print and ebook

Evidence position

5 of 5 controls complete in scenario

Publication context

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis · Narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation

Review controls and scoped outcome 5

1. TFRR-101

   Translation grant

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, identify language, territory and format boundaries for a proposed translation. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

2. TFRR-102

   Translator rights

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, document translator credit, assignment and permitted reuse. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

3. TFRR-103

   Terminology control

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, prepare a terminology guide appropriate to the work’s subject area. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

4. TFRR-104

   Adaptation boundaries

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, separate faithful translation from abridgment or local adaptation. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

5. TFRR-105

   Foreign edition approval

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, define the approval process for translated covers and descriptions. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

Completed requirements 5

• Foreign-rights grant matrixCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: TFRR-101.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Translator agreement checklistCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: TFRR-102.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Translation terminology briefCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: TFRR-103.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Translation change-control sheetCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: TFRR-104.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Foreign edition approval checklistCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: TFRR-105.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative

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Program reference

GPRCC-ILL-1991-BEE-295904-ASPR

Master file

GPRCC-ILL-1991-BEE-295904

Review scope

Print and ebook

Evidence position

5 of 5 controls complete in scenario

Publication context

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis · Narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation

Review controls and scoped outcome 5

1. ASPR-101

   Adaptation scope

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, separate proposed screen, stage and performance rights. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

2. ASPR-102

   Option terms

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, document duration, exclusivity and exercise conditions for any proposed option. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

3. ASPR-103

   Reserved rights

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, identify publication and other rights excluded from the proposed grant. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

4. ASPR-104

   Creative approvals

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, define any contractual consultation and approval checkpoints. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

5. ASPR-105

   Credit and materials

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, document author credit and reuse of supplied publication assets. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

Completed requirements 5

• Adaptation rights scheduleCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: ASPR-101.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Option term checklistCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: ASPR-102.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Reserved-rights matrixCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: ASPR-103.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Adaptation approval scheduleCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: ASPR-104.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Adaptation credit and asset sheetCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: ASPR-105.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative

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Program reference

GPRCC-ILL-1991-BEE-295904-CYCS

Master file

GPRCC-ILL-1991-BEE-295904

Review scope

Print and ebook

Evidence position

4 of 4 controls complete in scenario

Publication context

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis · Narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation

Review controls and scoped outcome 4

1. CYCS-101

   Audience definition

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, identify the intended age band without treating it as a universal suitability judgment. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

2. CYCS-102

   Context guidance

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, identify contextual guidance for a proposed classroom or youth edition. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

3. CYCS-104

   Promotional targeting

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, align proposed marketing with the defined readership. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

4. CYCS-105

   Review process

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, define a documented local review process for disputed suitability decisions. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

Completed requirements 4

• Intended audience briefCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: CYCS-101.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Reader and educator context notesCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: CYCS-102.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Audience and marketing checklistCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: CYCS-104.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Suitability review protocolCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: CYCS-105.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative

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Program reference

GPRCC-ILL-1991-BEE-295904-LEIL

Master file

GPRCC-ILL-1991-BEE-295904

Review scope

Print and ebook

Evidence position

4 of 4 controls complete in scenario

Publication context

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis · Narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation

Review controls and scoped outcome 4

1. LEIL-101

   Institutional use

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, distinguish lending, classroom distribution and course-pack reproduction. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

2. LEIL-102

   User limits

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, define proposed access periods and concurrent-user limits. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

3. LEIL-103

   Accessible editions

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, identify authorized accessible-format delivery routes. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

4. LEIL-105

   Catalog metadata

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, align institution-facing records with the selected edition. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

Completed requirements 4

• Institutional use matrixCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: LEIL-101.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Access and licensing scheduleCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: LEIL-102.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Accessible edition checklistCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: LEIL-103.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Library catalog metadata reviewCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: LEIL-105.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative

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Program reference

GPRCC-ILL-1991-BEE-295904-IDLC

Master file

GPRCC-ILL-1991-BEE-295904

Review scope

Print and ebook

Evidence position

5 of 5 controls complete in scenario

Publication context

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis · Narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation

Review controls and scoped outcome 5

1. IDLC-101

   Agreement inventory

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, identify proposed publisher, distributor and retail permissions for the named work. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

2. IDLC-102

   License boundaries

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, map term, format, territory, language and sublicensing limits. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

3. IDLC-103

   Retail metadata

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, reconcile title, author credit, edition description and rights-holder attribution. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

4. IDLC-104

   Accounting and reporting

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, document royalty reporting intervals, deductions and audit provisions. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

5. IDLC-105

   Termination controls

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, define takedown, stock sell-off and rights reversion responsibilities. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

Completed requirements 5

• Distribution agreement inventoryCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IDLC-101.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Distribution license matrixCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IDLC-102.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Retail metadata approval sheetCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IDLC-103.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Royalty and reporting scheduleCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IDLC-104.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Termination and reversion checklistCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IDLC-105.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative

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Program reference

GPRCC-ILL-1991-BEE-295904-IRTC

Master file

GPRCC-ILL-1991-BEE-295904

Review scope

Print and ebook

Evidence position

4 of 4 controls complete in scenario

Publication context

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis · Narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation

Review controls and scoped outcome 4

1. IRTC-101

   Chain of title

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, identify the party authorized to grant rights and reconcile contributor assignments. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

2. IRTC-102

   Territory and format scope

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, map languages, formats, exclusivity and reserved territories without assuming worldwide rights. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

3. IRTC-103

   Edition history

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, separate original publication rights from revised-edition and supplementary-material rights. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

4. IRTC-105

   Reversion and reservations

   For the proposed scope of American Psycho, identify expired grants, reserved uses and conflicting options. Apply this check in the context of narrative context, edition history and literary interpretation.

   Completed · scenario. Submitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope.

Completed requirements 4

• Ownership and contributor assignment scheduleCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IRTC-101.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Territory, language and format matrixCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IRTC-102.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Edition and rights chronologyCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IRTC-103.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative
• Prior grants and reversion scheduleCompletedSubmitted evidence accepted; this requirement is completed within the scenario’s approved scope. Reference: IRTC-105.Submission attempt 1 · 18 March 1991 · reviewed 13 April 1991 · illustrative

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Evidence and document index

A modeled evidence schedule for American Psycho. These are document requirements and scenario states, not uploaded attachments or manuscript citations.

Consolidated program status

Illustrative review history

Generated milestones showing how this workflow could progress; these events did not occur for the named author.

Program fee breakdown

The original illustrative case total is allocated across the 7 programs below. These example amounts are not payment receipts or quotations.

Total illustrative fees · USD$30,500

These restored case allocations are separate from the planning bands for new quotes. A written scope and quote determine the charge for an actual matter.

Next steps

1. Retain the edition, format and rights schedules modeled in this record.
2. Check proposed changes against each program’s maintenance standard.
3. Reassess new translations, licenses or substantial promotional changes before extending scope.

This sequence describes the modeled approved workflow only.