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For the first time, Appetite for SelfDestruction recounts the epic story of the precipitous rise and fall of the modern recording industry, from an author who has been writing about it for more than ten years. With unparalleled access to those intimately involved in the music worlds highs and lowsincluding Warner Music chairman Edgar Bronfman Jr., renegade Napster creator Shawn Fanning, and more than 200 othersSteve Knopper is the first to offer such a detailed and sweeping contemporary history of the industrys wild ride through the past three decades. From the birth of the compact disc, the explosion of CD sales, and the emergence of MP3sharing websites that led to iTunes, to the current collapse of the industry as CD sales plummet, Knopper takes us inside the boardrooms, recording studios, private estates, garage computer labs, company jets, corporate infighting, and secret deals of the big names and behindthescenes players who made it all happen. Just as the incredible success of the CD turned the music business into one of the most glamorous, highprofile industries in the world, the advent of file sharing brought it to its knees, and Knopper saw it all.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Appetite for Self-Destruction'? A: The book explores the rise and fall of the modern recording industry, detailing its evolution from the birth of the compact disc to the impact of digital file sharing.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Appetite for Self-Destruction'? A: The author is Steve Knopper, a journalist with over ten years of experience writing about the music industry.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers will gain insights into the complexities of the music business, including key players, industry changes, and the effects of technology on music sales.
- Q: Is 'Appetite for Self-Destruction' suitable for someone not in the music industry? A: Yes, the book is accessible to general readers and provides a comprehensive overview of the music industry's history and challenges.
- Q: What type of book is 'Appetite for Self-Destruction'? A: It is a non-fiction book categorized under Business, focusing on the recording industry's historical and economic aspects.
- Q: How many pages does 'Appetite for Self-Destruction' have? A: The book has a total of 320 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The listing states that it is a used book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Appetite for Self-Destruction' published? A: The book was published on December 15, 2009.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Appetite for Self-Destruction'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any notable figures mentioned in the book? A: Yes, the book includes insights from industry figures such as Warner Music chairman Edgar Bronfman Jr. and Napster creator Shawn Fanning.