For nearly two decades Don Passman’s book All You Need To Know About The Music Business, 7th Edition (Free Press; November 17, 2009; $24.95) has been universally regarded as the definitive, essential guide to the music industry. Now in its seventh edition, it continues to be the leading industry handbook with crucial up-to-the minute information on the industry’s major changes in response to today’s rapid technological advances and uncertain economy. Passman, a well-respected Los Angeles based music industry lawyer, understands that anyone involved in the music business is feeling the deep far-reaching effects of the times.
