This Business of Artist Management (Hardcover)

~ Jr. Xavier M. Frascogna (Author), H. Lee Hetherington (Author) "Show business has been around for as long as there have been singers, dancers, musicians, and audiences willing to pay to see and hear them..." (more)
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Product Description

This authoritative reference on artist management in the music industry is the standard for all phases of managing a musician's career from both the artist's and manager's point of view. This substantially updated edition covers the major changes that have transformed the business world and music industry over the past six years. Particular emphasis is given to the impact of the Internet, including the MP3 controversy and its lingering ramifications, copyright licensing on the Web, navigating trade identity issues on the Net, domain names, and the high-tech fight against cyberpiracy. Included are real-world examples-as well as new interviews with top booking agents, personal managers, concert promoters, record company executives, road managers, and artists.





• For aspiring and professional managers in the music/entertainment field as well as musicians, music publishers, and record company personnel

• Winner of the presigious ASCAP Deems Taylor Award for excellence in music publishing

• This replaces 0-8230-7705-5, which sold more than 25,000 copies

About the Author

Xavier M. Frascogna and H. Lee Hetherington are both successful attorneys and the coauthors of Negotiation Strategy for Lawyers (1-570-73891-2 ) and This Business of Internet Law (0-8230-7735-7). They are based in Jackson, MS.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Billboard Books; 4 edition (November 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823076881
• ISBN-13: 978-0823076888
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #109,136 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "A realistic view of the industry and the artist.", March 14, 1998

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This review is from: This Business of Artist Management (Hardcover)

I thought it was a good reference for the beginner. I felt that for such an extensive topic, the authors were able to convey the subject matter objectively and precisely without inundating the reader with meticulous explainations. I have referenced this book countless times since I purchased it, and I feel that it is an asset to my library.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not that great., February 25, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: This Business of Artist Management (Hardcover)

A decent primer for a completely inexperienced beginner, but it hardly goes past what anyone with basic perception & common sense would already know. And the new edition is deceptive, too - the guy still talks about sending "demo cassettes" - it's pretty sad that they can't even update that basic of a detail. I'd STRONGLY recommend opting for 'All you need to know about the music business' by Donald Passman - it's infinitely more detailed & helpful, and is a very easy, yet informative read - you can get as much or as little out of it as you need.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Business of a great useful tool for the industry, November 10, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: This Business of Artist Management (Hardcover)

I'll start off by saying I've been working in live sound for years and been a performer for longer. On top of being a very good describer of roles and key issues around industry careers the author (Xavier) explains in very precise detail what is involved from the start of a band to the high points. It is realistic and not out there in the clouds about managing "The Rolling Stones." Although this deals with management it is great for people interested in the industry. I speak highly of this book because I've had paid (at amazon.com) for books with 10% of the information in this book for [money]. Get this book and "This Business of Music" M. William Krasilovsky, these are great resources for the beginning to advanced people of knowledge of the industry. Also I must mention (what the description doesn't) that the book has sample contracts in the back that are very good.