Burlington, MA (Top40 Charts/ AristoMedia) Focal Press, the global leader in media technology publishing, is proud to announce the publication of "Artist Management for the
Music Business," 2nd Edition, by Paul Allen.
This updated edition prepares readers for the realities of directing the careers of performers in the risky but rewarding music business by providing clear, in-depth information on what to do as an artist manager and how to do it.
The book also helps prepare the reader for a successful career as it looks at the application of classic management theory to artist management. "Artist Management for the
Music Business," 2nd Edition, contains key industry insights for both new and experienced artist managers, exclusive planning and management tools and successful career strategies for managers and the artists they manage.
Allen's book includes artist manager profiles, an exclusive and detailed template for an artist career plan, and samples of major contract sections for artist management and record deals. Updated information, including a directory of artist management companies, is always available at the book's companion website, www.ArtistManagementOnline.com.
"Artist Management for the
Music Business" was written by Allen for professionals in the record industry seeking insight into the field of artist management, as well as for students studying music business or industry programs.
Also newly released by Focal Press is "The Art of
Music Publishing: An Entrepreneurial Guide to Publishing and Copyright for the Music, Film and Media Industries" by music industry veteran Helen Gammons. The guide provides a hands on' perspective to the exciting, high-risk, high-reward music business, with topics covering: understanding the role of the publisher, copyright, managing rights, income streams and contracts.
Gammons' book looks at how, when and where income is generated in all the current areas of business, as well as exploring all the areas of music publishing that are available, the new industries offering new income streams and the business models that are developing.
Book Details:
"Artist Management for the
Music Business" 2nd Edition. By Paul Allen.
ISBN: 9780240815015 / e-ISBN: 9780240815022 / paperback; 290 pages / Price: EUR 25.99/USD 34.95/GBP 21.99
"The Art of
Music Publishing: An Entrepreneurial Guide to Publishing and Copyright for the Music, Film and Media Industries." By Helen Gammons.
ISBN: 9780240522357; e-ISBN 9780240522364 / paperback; 208 pages / Price: EUR 25.95/USD 34.95/GBP 21.99
