Customer Review: I purchased this expecting some advice on legal issues, but this book is so much more. It talks you through the whole process of producing a film from start to finish, including valuable information on finding investors, attaching stars, behind the scene terminology, production advice, sample legal... more info
Customer Review: I came in not knowing much of anything about the music industry...and after reading this book from cover to cover (its a long book), I can say I learned a lot. The book is very easy to read, with real and made-up examples, and simple language. The author does a great job breaking down the rules of... more info
Customer Review: Wow! I didn't realize how much I didn't know about the business until I got this book. It's organized in an easy to understand format and offers tips for avoiding costly pitfalls. It truly is like having a lawyer in your pocket without the hefty fees. Totally recommended.
Customer Review: When I was in film school there was a lot of film history and film theory, and no one talked about television often enough for us to learn anything worth while about it. I now work as a television director, and it was this book that taught me the "business" aspects of the industry. Without this book... more info
Customer Review: It takes skill to deal with the massive corporations that are NFL, MLB, and NBA teams, just like it takes skill to play in those leagues. This newly expanded and updated second edition of "The Business of Sports Agents" is a guide to the subject of the title of the book. Covering the recent changes... more info
Customer Review: This is a great resource for dealmaking, but most actors and writers that I know aren't negotiating their own deals. The trick is to get your agent to work harder at creating opportunities, so that they actually have deals to make. Yes, your agent should read this book ... but for myself, as an... more info
Customer Review: I ordered the Entertainment Law book from the amazon store becasue I wanted to purchase a new book, without highlights or writing in it, but I received the book with the bind holding on by the seams (literally)! Because I was so pressed for time and did not want to wait another 4-5 days to return... more info
Customer Review: This book was not informative at all. There was no insight into the legal aspects of the music business. I was extremely disappointed in the content. This book was all about entertainment law in California. It did not give an overview of business law or business law practices. The title is quite... more info
Customer Review: I was led to believe that this book came with a CD. I'm kicking myself because I got the book and found no CD in it! That's primarily why I bought it. The CD with the contracts on it is much more expensive so you better be a good typist and recreate the contracts. The good part of the book though is... more info
