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This Business of Music, 10th Edition

This Business of Music, 10th Edition

zoom enlarge 		Authors: M. William Krasilovsky, Sidney Shemel, John M Gross, Jonathan Feinstein
Publisher: Billboard Books
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 8 reviews
Sales Rank: 30023

Media: Hardcover
Edition: 10
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 576
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.2 x 1.8

ISBN: 0823077233
Dewey Decimal Number: 338
UPC: 884088191153
EAN: 9780823077236
ASIN: 0823077233

Publication Date: June 26, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Now in its tenth edition, This Business of Music has been revised and completely updated to reflect the latest changes in the ever-evolving music business. Every chapter has been revised. An entirely new chapter has been added, asking and answering the question "Are there borders in cyberspace?" The answer is yes, and the book clearly and concisely explains what they are and how to maintain them. Commentary on recent legislation, a reader-friendly summary of the laws on copyright duration, and much more insightful analysis--plus fully updated lists of music organizations and important websites--make This Business of Music indispensable for musicians, agents, managers, marketers, music publishers and groups, colleges and universities, and everyone who wants to make music and make money.


Customer Reviews:   Read 3 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Bible   September 6, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This book is the bible for Music Business. It has been very helpful to me. It explains everything you need to know about the business and legals behind it.


3 out of 5 stars Music Book   April 27, 2008
 1 out of 7 found this review helpful

This book was in excellent condition and full of great information. Shipping was VERY slow on this item. It is pretty technical but probably a must for anyone who is in the music business. I would have given it more stars if it would have arrived sooner.


4 out of 5 stars The bible   March 2, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is the industry standard for substantive knowledge of the music business. Deal points, standard contract provisions, the often technical and confusing jargon, and the historical context for many industry practices are all covered here in comprehensive yet concise fashion. The book comes with a CD-ROM containing sample agreements, forms from the United States Copyright Office, and forms from the three performing rights societies. A must for those seeking to understand day-to-day business and legal operations in the music industry. The material can be a little daunting, and at first might seem impenetrable. Multiple reads of a particular chapter or paragraph are often necessary to fully grasp the relevant subject matter. But that's a testament to the complexity of the various segments of the music industry, not the skill of the authors, who are experienced music law practitioners.

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5 out of 5 stars A popular pick.   October 6, 2007
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Now in its 10th edition, THIS BUSINESS OF MUSIC has been completely revised and updated to reflect the latest changes in the music business, and provides powerful survey which includes major changes in digital technology and how music has been distributed. Any who would keep making, promoting and successfully selling music needs THIS BUSINESS OF MUSIC: it provides musicians, agents, managers and music publishers with the latest industry insights, covering legal and business issues and covering contracts, royalties and much more. Both college-level collections strong in music studies and business and general-interest public lending libraries will find it a popular pick.


4 out of 5 stars New and somewhat improved   September 24, 2007
 2 out of 3 found this review helpful

This warhorse of a textbook still gives you the information you need when you need it. My one complaint is that it's still written in a very user unfriendly language. It just seems to me that this book can explain things with a little simpler English.

There are some good additions/changes to reflect current changes in the industry.

However, if you are a novice trying to get a feel for the machinations of the music industry, there are better books out there.

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