Harrison, Ann

Music: the Business - 6th EditionThe Essential Guide to the Law and the Deals

This essential and highly acclaimed guide, now updated and revised in its sixth edition, explains the business of the British music industry, from the developments in copyright law, new media, piracy, privacy, sponsorship and sampling to the impact of downloads and digital music. Drawing on her extensive experience as a media lawyer, Ann Harrison offers a unique, expert opinion on the deals, the contracts and the business as a whole. She examines in detail the changing face of the music industry and provides absorbing and up-to-date case studies. Whether you're a recording artist, songwriter, music business manager, industry executive, publisher, journalist, media student, accountant or lawyer, this practical and comprehensive guide is indispensable reading.