This book is a great tool in guiding managers and their artists. The book outlines industry negotiations/contracts in a simple form. The book has been endorsed by Michael "Blue"Willams, manager of Outkast.

Topics covered in book:

1. The roles and responbilities of a manager
2. What happens on the road to success
3. Putting toether a strong business team
4. Management Contract
5. Artist engagement contract
6. How to navigate a tour
7. Mechanical royalties
8. Function and divisions of a record company
9. Album deal provisions
10. Album release and delivery
11. Putting together a artist press kit
12. Group break ups and concerns
13. Going out on the road
14. Copyright
15. Publishing
16. Album options
17. Distributions
18. Record Deals
19. Independent record labels

and many... more topics

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