The entertainment industry is a multi-billion dollar business that showcases the work, services, talent, and creativity of a cross-section of the international workforce. The modern entertainment industry is the convergence of the business of music, books, movies, television, radio, Internet, video games, theater, fashion, sports, art, merchandising, copyright, trademarks, and contracts. Employment opportunities abound in this vibrant, eclectic and exciting universe – open to anyone willing to learn and work diligently with creative enthusiasm. To be on the cutting edge of this ever-changing industry, one must possess an in-depth knowledge of the many areas that converge to form modern show business. Entertainment lovers of all ages will enjoy this engaging overview of an evolving industry; from its basic and traditional roots to today’s exciting technological innovations that rapidly and constantly influence the entertainment we enjoy. Experience a fascinating and enthralling odyssey while exploring dozens of artistic disciplines that can lead to success in the international entertainment field. A spotlight shines on a variety of business options, specific endeavors, crucial information, general knowledge, detailed advice, and the art of negotiating entertainment agreements. Discover the different types of jobs and careers available in the entertainment industry and the effective tools used to produce & market products. Learn the fundamental and essential provisions of publishing & intellectual property, including! deal-making and standard contracts used by professionals in the entertainment industry. ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY is the second in a series of books dealing with the entertainment business by author, musician, radio host, entertainment lawyer, and historian Mark Vinet. It offers an in-depth study and detailed analysis of the diverse, colorful, and creative art forms that fill the leisure and recreational time of North Americans. This book contains the author’s personal entertainment industry rules, tenets, advice, principles, opinions, philosophies, and concepts developed over a thirty-year career in show business as an artist, musician, writer, performer, businessman, manager, and entertainment/copyright lawyer.
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Great one-volume overview of the entertainment industry. Up-to-date info for artists, job-seekers and entrepreneurs. --MHA Folio, September 1, 2005
The straight-forward language and many charts make this book easy to read and understand. Valuable source of information. --Pride Productions, August 29, 2005
Common sense approach to "making it" in a complicated and diverse industry. --EIA Spotlight, August 31, 2005
The straight-forward language and many charts make this book easy to read and understand. Valuable source of information. --Pride Productions, August 29, 2005
Common sense approach to "making it" in a complicated and diverse industry. --EIA Spotlight, August 31, 2005
About the Author
Historian and author Mark Vinet was born in 1964 in Sorel, Quebec, Canada. He is a fluently bilingual (English-French) entertainment and copyright lawyer, and, co-founder and former Executive Vice-President of MPV Entertainment (Kafka Records, Polliwog Festival, artist management, music/book publishing, entertainment e-commerce, recipient of several gold and multi-platinum records, ADISQ Félix awards, MIMI awards and JUNO nominations). Recipient of the “James McGill University Entrance Award” he obtained his law degree at McGill, was admitted to the Quebec Bar, and did post-graduate research work in the United States and Europe. Over the past 30 years, Mark has been involved in most aspects of the entertainment business in Canada, USA, and Europe. He began his career in music as a recording artist with Capitol/EMI and then switched to the business side of the entertainment industry while living in Los Angeles. He presently teaches college level courses in entertainment business, music history, contracts and copyright law. He currently is the host of an FM talk-radio program and practices entertainment law in Montreal. Mark Vinet is founder of the Music History Association and the North American Historical Institute, which presents a series of his entertainment and history lectures. He is author of the books entitled EVOLUTION OF MODERN POPULAR MUSIC: A History of Blues, Jazz, Country, R&B, Rock and Rap; CANADA AND THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: Prelude To War; and the French language Civil War book entitled LE QUÉBEC/CANADA ET LA GUERRE DE SÉCESSION AMÉRICAINE: 1861-1865.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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good brief intro,
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This review is from: Entertainment Industry: The Business of Music, Books, Movies, TV, Radio, Internet, Video Games, Theater, Fashion, Sports, Art, Merchandising, Copyright, Trademarks & Contracts (Paperback)
Bought this book because I'm starting a new job in merchandising. This is really only an introduction read. 14 topics are discussed on less than 140 pages, that's about 2 pg per topic.If you are a student or casual reader looking for an overview of the E industry - great book. If you are a professional I have to repeat that this book is really only a brief overview without depth. Still, if you're interested in the E industry, Mark Vinet gives you a good comprehensive read. * * * *
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This review is from: Entertainment Industry: The Business of Music, Books, Movies, TV, Radio, Internet, Video Games, Theater, Fashion, Sports, Art, Merchandising, Copyright, Trademarks & Contracts (Paperback)
I kept falling asleep when I read this book. Although the author stresses that it's just a preliminary glimpse at the entertainment industry, I think he could at least make it more fun to read. I felt like I was reading a dictionary.
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Inexpensive textbook.,
This review is from: Entertainment Industry: The Business of Music, Books, Movies, TV, Radio, Internet, Video Games, Theater, Fashion, Sports, Art, Merchandising, Copyright, Trademarks & Contracts (Paperback)
Inexpensive one-volume textbook. Perfect for senior high school, college and university level courses.
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