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by Donald S. Passman (Author) "For many years I taught a class on the music business at the University of Southern California Law School's Advanced Professional Program ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 496 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; 2nd Revised edition edition (28 May 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140268065
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140268065
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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While still offering a complete survey of the business side of music from the basics, how to find a manager, an overview of the structure of the industry to deals, merchandising structures and so on, this second revised edition takes into account all the latest technology and the pursuant copyright complications..
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5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable resource, can't recommend it highly enough., 7 Dec 2004
This review is from: All You Need to Know About the Music Business (Paperback)
This book has been invaluable in my study of the music business. It's easy to digest, thanks to the author's light-hearted and good-humoured approach, to even the most complex of issues. Things are broken down into easy-to-understand sections, and you are given the option of covering the basics and moving on, or exploring issues in a greater depth with extended reading sections. This book is a must for anyone studying music, or interested in becoming successful in any of the four key theatres of the industry.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The most informative book I've read, 25 April 2005
This review is from: All You Need to Know About the Music Business (Paperback)
I've read quite a few books on the music industry but this is the only one which actually gives an in depth knowledge of how
you approach the business. It caters for both U.S. and U.K. citizens so nothings mixed up and the invaluable advice given by
donald passman isn't wrapped up in complex jargon.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars essential know how, 2 Jun 2005
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This review is from: All You Need to Know About the Music Business (Paperback)
Good for those wanting to work in music business, however not so good if you want to know about the business/management side i.e setting up/working in/managing a record label.

but still very useful and helpful know how for music biz wannabes :)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Easy and Informative Read!
I bought this book recently and I have found it extremely informative.
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5.0 out of 5 stars As good as it can get
This book provides an excellent insight into the fundamentals of the music business, such as revenue streams, actors, value chains, cash flows etc. Read more
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A master class.. this is more than a quick reference book. This is a delight for anyone interested in music business.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible
I was starting up my own label licensing bands overseas and this was by the far the best book for reference. It came recommended to me from a music lawyer and he wasn't wrong.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book on all aspects of the music business.
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Published on 17 Mar 2002 by tonystarsky@hotmail.com

5.0 out of 5 stars More than you need to know about the music business
I have read every book I can get my hands on relating to the music business. Passman's book is one of the best. Read more
Published on 31 May 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Very few books merit the noun 'bible', this is one...
As an independent label-owner the murky and confusing world of 'cross-collateralization', 'controlled composition' and 'mechanical royalties' has perplexed me for years. Read more
Published on 24 April 2001 by Christopher Murphy

3.0 out of 5 stars Good,but he was incorrect on something
I am a law student and hip hop artist. I found the book interesting and helpful in many ways, but I was disturbed by a comment made by Mr. Passman in the book. Read more
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