{"product_id":"tarnished-gold","title":"Tarnished Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe great depression in the popular recording industry that began in 1979 still continues. There are signs, however, that the industry is adjusting to new technologies and may soon revive. R. Serge Denisoff documents the decline and possible revival of this comprehensive study of the recording business, a sequel to his widely acclaimed \u003ci\u003eSolid Gold: The Popular Record Industry\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDenisoff offers a brief history of popular music and then, in detail, traces the life cycle of a record, beginning with the artist in the studio and following the record until its purchase. He explains the relationships between artist, manager, producer, company, distributor, merchandiser, and media. They all play roles in the scenario of a hit record. He also discusses the new technologies and how they may affect record sales, especially round-the-clock rock and roll on cable television. \u003ci\u003eTarnished Gold\u003c\/i\u003e joins \u003ci\u003eSolid Gold\u003c\/i\u003e as a staple in the popular culture literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54224879780184,"sku":"9780887386183","price":56.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780887386183_945af369-b820-4291-a16e-2748cc1bda53.jpg?v=1778728541","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/tarnished-gold","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}