Read Theft A History of Music James Boyle Jennifer Jenkins 9781535543675 Books

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Unique and eye-opening, Theft is a fascinating look at a particular and misunderstood history of music theft and sampling. Highly recommended.
I bought this for my musician son, not sure whether he would think it was great or lame. He really liked the format, and the fact that it was about real music history.
Enjoyed the ease of reading, the tongue in cheek approach and the facts portrayed in the book. Fun and easy read.
Asks good questions about our history(s) of music making and listening.
From concert nerds to casual listeners, this sharp-witted, hilarious, informative graphic novel about the development of music through the ages really wowed me. I'm a music lover but no scholar, and I was really intrigued by the impact of societal forces on musicians. I can't say that I ever thought I'd see Plato, Beethoven, and Public Enemy in the same book! An outstanding purchase. Five stars for sure.
This trend where things get published and hyped because they're university professors needs to end. We do not really need liberal academics to do the thinking for others, especially when most of it is obvious to others.