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Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data
Allen, Paul, 1946-
Artist management for the music business / Paul Allen. – Third edition. pages cm
ISBN 978-0-415-71022-0 (pbk.)
1. Music trade–United States. 2. Music–Economic aspects. 3. Performing arts–Vocational guidance. I. Title.
ML3790.A45 2014
780.68—dc23
2014011925
ISBN: 978-0-415-71022-0 (pbk)
ISBN: 978-0-415-71023-7 (hbk)
ISBN: 978-1-315-88514-8 (ebk)
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