Authors:Jr. Xavier M. Frascogna, H. Lee Hetherington,
Publisher: Billboard Books
Keywords: management, artist, business
Number of Pages: 304
Published: 2004-11-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0823076881
ISBN-13: 9780823076888

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 cybe

Author: Elizabeth Rosenthal
Publisher: Billboard Books
Keywords: john, elton, journey, musical, song
Number of Pages: 544
Published: 2001-09
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 0823088936
ISBN-13: 9780823088935

Few artists in the music world have achieved the awesome success of Elton John. From his self-titled debut album in 1970 to his Academy Award for “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” to his music for the hit Broadway musical Aida, he has been lauded both for his recordings and his extravagant live performances. His Song is destined to become the definitive critical volume about this remarkable artist. More comprehensive and in-depth than other biographies, this authoritative reference reveals the full story behind all Elton’s recordings; offers a complete chronicle of the artist’s conce

Authors:M. William Krasilovsky, Sidney Shemel, John M Gross,
Publisher: Billboard Books
Keywords: music, business
Number of Pages: 576
Published: 2007-06-26
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 0823077233
ISBN-13: 9780823077236

Now in its tenth edition, This Business of Music has been revised and completely updated to reflect the latest changes in the ever-evolving music business. Every chapter has been revised. An entirely new chapter has been added, asking and answering the question "Are there borders in cyberspace?" The answer is yes, and the book clearly and concisely explains what they are and how to maintain them. Commentary on recent legislation, a reader-friendly summary of the laws on copyright duration, and much more insightful analysis--plus fully updated lists of music organizations and important websites

Authors:Howard J. Blumenthal, Oliver R. Goodenough, Howard B
Publisher: Billboard Books
Keywords: television, business
Number of Pages: 592
Published: 2006-03-01
List price: $35.00
ISBN-10: 0823077632
ISBN-13: 9780823077632

•Practical and comprehensive—the only book of its kind •Revised edition focuses on the changing world market for televisionBroad in scope and rich in detail, This Business of Television has been the essential sourcebook for producers, writers, broadcasters, network executives, and other television professionals since the first edition was published in 1991. And as the television business continues to evolve This Business of Television evolves along with it. This comprehensive guide to the legal, economic, and production aspects of the industry has been completely revised and restructure

Author: Christopher Feldman
Publisher: Billboard Books
Keywords: singles, number, book, billboard
Number of Pages: 288
Published: 2000-01-01
List price: $18.95
ISBN-10: 0823076954
ISBN-13: 9780823076956

This newest addition to a long list of quality chart books chronicles the history of those singles that almost, but never quite, reached the top of the Billboard charts. Citing every hit that placed number two since 1955, the book details each artist’s or single’s individual history. Fans will remember such classics as "Blueberry Hill" (Fats Domino), "Dancing in the Street" (Martha Reeves and the Vandellas), "Burning Love" (Elvis Presley), and "Y.M.C.A." (Village People), and more recent biggies "Material Girl" (Madonna), "My Lovin" (En Vogue), and "It’s So Hard to Say Goodby

Authors:Stephen Graham Jones, Forrest Ackerman, Stephen Jone
Publisher: Billboard Books
Keywords: features, film, video, creature, century, monster, movie, guide, essential
Number of Pages: 448
Published: 2000-09-01
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 0823079368
ISBN-13: 9780823079360

More than 3,500 reviews of the best and the worst creature features of all time fill this largest, most comprehensive volume ever published on the subject-a record of dark fantasy on film to thrill horror and science-fiction fans of all ages. Classics range from Frankenstein, Dracula, and Wolfman films of the 1930s and 1940s to later cheesy horror movies exported from Japan, Mexico, and the Philippines, plus selected episodes from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Star Trek, and The X-Files. Arranged alphabetically for easy reference, each review includes cast and background information and remake

Author: Fred Bronson
Publisher: Billboard Books
Keywords: hits, one, number, book, billboard
Number of Pages: 1008
Published: 2003-10-01
List price: $27.95
ISBN-10: 0823076776
ISBN-13: 9780823076772

Before MTV and VH1, before books with "Stories Behind the Songs" of popular recording artists, there were Fred Bronson’s stories behind the top chart hits. Now in its 5th Edition, The Billboard Book of Number One Hits - revised, expanded, and completely updated - once again provides the inside scoop behind every song to reach the pinnacle of the best-known, most respected record chart in the world, Billboard’s Hot 100. The ultimate music reference source for all pop music fans, the book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of every song to reach the top of the c