Business

"Oh, screw it, let's do it." That's the philosophy that has allowed Richard Branson, in slightly more than twenty-five years, to spawn so many successful ventures. From the airline business (Virgin Atlantic Airways), to music (Virgin Records and V2), to cola (Virgin Cola), to retail (Virgin Megastor... More

This fully updated edition of Sir Richard Branson's bestselling autobiography features his latest intrepid ventures in the areas of health, environment, media and, of course, exploration. Discover new details about Sir Richard's commitment to the future, through the Virgin Health Bank and its contri... More

If These Halls Could Talk: A Historical Tour Through San Francisco Recording Studios takes an in-depth look at San Francisco's colorful and diverse music and music recording history, covering both the recordings and recording studios that housed the jazz and blues of the '50s and psychedelic rock of... More

"The Routledge Guide to Music Technology" is an A to Z trade reference aimed at music students, technophiles, and audio-video-computer users. It offers brief definitions of key concepts, biographies of key figures, and discussion of the historical development of the audio world over the 20th century... More

All studios, both large and small, spend a lot of money every year in an unending quest to attract clients-- whether they are upgrading equipment, tweaking acoustics, or adding that big leather couch for the back of the control room. But merely throwing money at a studio may not be enough to keep it... More

Veteran music journalist Rick Clark conducted hundreds of revealing interviews with some of the biggest names in the industry to create this extraordinary title. Tony Visconti, Danny Elfman, Eddy Offord, Trevor Rabin and Roy Thomas Baker are just a few of the contributors who share their special stu... More

Over 200 celebrities. 61 sunglasses. 44 tongues. 28 goofy faces. 14 blown kisses. 12 heavy metal signs. 8 threesomes. The MTV studio photobooth has captured today's biggest celebrities as they've never been seen before. Now for the first time these photos have been collected in one phenomenal book: ... More

For over ten years, Paul Lehrman has been providing the music industry with technical know-how, insightful interviews, horror stories, historical perspectives, political harangues, and much, much more as part of his monthly "Insider Audio" column in Mix magazine. Now, for the first time, Lehrman has... More

If the philosophy 'Who you know, what you know, and who knows you' can ever be considered true, it's in the music business. Every deal that goes down in the music business is almost always a direct result of a personal contact. From the well-known author of the very successful Networking in the Musi... More

This book traces the development of audio design by decade, from the LP record, the birth of hi-fi and the first transistors in the 1950s, through the Japanese hi-fi boom of the 60s and 70s, the CD and the Walkman in the 80s, to the MP3 and DVD players of today.... More

Science fiction is a literary genre based on scientific speculation. Works of science fiction use the ideas and the vocabulary of all sciences to create valid narratives that explore the future effects of science on events and human beings. "Science Fact and Science" "Fiction" examines in one volume... More

Explaining new and innovative methods of promoting music and products for entertainment, distance teaching, valorizing archives, and commercial and non-commercial purposes, this reference profiles new services for those connected via personal computers, mobile, and other devices, for both sighted an... More

For aspiring career builders in the music business whether performing or operational this book provides a fascinating insight and a wealth of detail on the rock and pop music business. Ranging from the A&R person, the video producer, the concert tour promoter to the record and CD publishers and prod... More

In Cassette Culture, Peter Manuel tells how a new mass medium-theportable cassette player-caused a major transformation in popularculture in India. Manuel shows that the cassette revolution, however, has brought new contradictions and problems to Indian c... More

An insider explains the shady realities of the music business, offering advice to help newcomers protect themselves, survive, and succeed. Excerpted in "Keyboard", Fall 1998. 20 illustrations.This fully updated and expanded book is not about how the music business should work, but how it does work. ... More

This unique collector's item will delight generations of Disney music fans with anecdotes, reminiscences, and biographies of artists who brought fifty years of magical music to life.An appreciative assessment of a wondrous recording studio and all fifty years of its magical output... More

The Mobile DJ Handbook, Second Edition continues to be an excellent guide for novice and experienced DJs looking to build a successful career as the owner-operator of a mobile disc jockey service. Complete with practical tips, expert advice, and creative strategies, this book serves as the perfect g... More