I am only half way through this book and the amount of knowledge I have acquired is unbelievable. This is a must read for everyone who wants to get basic and extended knowledge in the music business. You also have the option of reading it in different ways as the author mentions in the beginning of the book. I manage bands for a living and this helped me grasp a few concepts that I have had a few difficulties with. Artists are the main concern in this book, but anyone who wants to understand how things work should give it a try. All in all it's money well spent. Buy it, read it, use the knowledge, become better at whatever you do in the music world.