Entertainment Industry Economics: A Guide for Financial Analysis [Hardcover]

Harold L. Vogel (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521792649 | ISBN-13: 978-0521792646 | Publication Date: April 23, 2001 | Edition: 5

The entertainment industry is one of the largest sectors of the United States economy and fast becoming one of the most prominent globally as well. In this newly revised book, Harold L. Vogel examines the business economics of the major entertainment enterprises: movies, television and cable programming, music, broadcasting, casino wagering and gambling, sports, publishing, performing arts, theme parks, and toys. This edition incorporates a full chapter on the Internet, covering the web's operational features, revenue sources, and the net's role as an agent of change. Other expanded features include sections on industrial structure, asset valuation methods, and comparative price trends. The result is a comprehensive, up-to-date reference guide on the economics, financing, production, and marketing of entertainment in the US and overseas. Investors, business executives, accountants, lawyers, arts administrators, and general readers will find that the book offers an invaluable guide to how entertainment industries operate.

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'From the death of vinyl to the rise of cable, Vogel has ferried investors through some major show business crises.' Matthew Benz, Billboard

Book Description

In this newly revised book, Harold L. Vogel examines the business economics of the major entertainment enterprises: movies, television and cable programming, music, broadcasting, casino wagering and gambling, sports, publishing, performing arts, theme parks, and toys.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 597 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 5 edition (April 23, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521792649
• ISBN-13: 978-0521792646
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #783,922 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lays it all out, June 28, 2001

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This review is from: Entertainment Industry Economics: A Guide for Financial Analysis (Hardcover)

I had always wondered how claims of unprofitable multimillion dollar-grossing films could be substantiated; now I know. The author provides a very good presentation of the details of entertainment financing. I particularly liked its up-to-date financial information on specific films; as well as the explanation of the power balance among studios, producers and distributors. All of this, while providing a historical backdrop explaining how things got to this point made for compelling reading.

It may be a bit dry, but that's what you want from a text like this. Better that than to err on the side of being too insider-focussed, name-droppy, or "lite." This book explains how the money flows and that riveting enough for me.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best used as a reference, October 3, 2002

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B. Freeman (poughkeepsie NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Entertainment Industry Economics: A Guide for Financial Analysis (Hardcover)

This book is the most complete available dealing with the various industries that make up "entertainment " in our society. It has many nice figures and tables that can be used to illustrate a point if you're a student doing a report, or a teacher covering this area in a lecture. But, it is a very dry read otherwise. It works best for me as a reference text to be used in companion to other texts on the various subjects. It'll have to be updated anually to be a valid reference in this age of the internet... it could use a website to go along with it maybe? Good book to keep on the shelf and refer to when you need a stat.

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent experience!, April 6, 2010

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