The Art of Downloading Music

The essential guide on how to download music from the web

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Following the launch of the iTunes digital music store, Sanctuary Publishing announced the publication of The Art of Downloading Music, the first definitive guide to downloading music from the Internet. The book-publishing arm of the Sanctuary Group, the world’s leading independent international music company, has decided to seize the initiative and make a positive contribution to the hugely controversial debate on downloading. They will of course be paying special attention to the legalities of obtaining music from the web.

The Art of Downloading Music, written by renowned record producer and technical wizard Steve Levine, is aimed at beginners as well as already committed enthusiasts. The pocket-sized manual, which will retail for £5.99, will help to enable users to make the most of the ultimate and most sought after personal music system the iPod. Apple’s revolutionary web based music shop iTunes has now passed the 85 million-download mark in a little over a year, and with users now downloading 2.5 million songs a week will see the total at the end of the year reach 150 million. With over 2 million iPods sold world-wide and the launch of the mini iPod due for launch in Europe this summer, this guide will be an essential purchase to guide enthusiasts through this new and exciting technology. In clear and concise terms, the book also aims to give readers a guide to making the most of the potential the web offers to music devotees for legally downloading their favourite music.

With contributions from the music and software industries, there will be an explanation of the concept of copyright and recent legal disputes. In a clear and concise way the book explains and gives tips on how to get started and where and how to obtain music from the web. There are even hints how to avoid getting mugged and dispossessed of your favourite toy.

Iain MacGregor Publishing Director of Sanctuary comments, “Sanctuary is at the forefront of music technology publishing as is Apple with 21st century computer technology. We believe that this book will be the ultimate accessory for all lovers and wannabe users of the iPod. Music, and how it is sold, distributed and listened to, is undergoing a revolutionary change. Downloading already accounts for 2% of the entire US record market. Sanctuary is uniquely placed, with interests in records, DVD, music publishing, artist management, agencies, merchandise, film music and studios, to provide consumers with an authoritative guide, not only on how to download music, but also the rights and wrongs of the various methods of doing so.”