A & R A Novel
A & R A Novel by Bill Flanagan, published by Random House in 2000, is a reprint edition comprising 342 pages in English. The narrative centers on Jim Cantone, a rising star in the music industry, who takes on the role of head of A&R at WorldWide Records, a company led by the notorious Wild Bill DeGaul. As Jim navigates the complexities of his new position, he quickly realizes that the environment is fraught with danger and intrigue, forcing him to confront difficult choices that could impact his career and personal integrity.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of the A&R process within the music business, highlighting the challenges faced by those who sign and develop new talent. The story delves into themes of ambition, loyalty, and betrayal, presenting a vivid portrayal of a dysfunctional industry. With its blend of sharp wit and insightful commentary on human nature, this novel offers a unique perspective on the performing arts and music, making it a noteworthy addition to the fiction genre.
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The business of A&R (artists and repertoire) people at a record company is to sign new acts and nurture their careers, and lately no one in the industry has been hotter than Jim Cantone. Now the big time calls, and Jim accepts an offer to become head of A&R at industry giant WorldWide Records, founded and still run by the legendary maverick Wild Bill DeGaul. Little by little, though, it dawns on Jim that he has walked into a vipers’ nest, and he must choose between picking up a dagger in a bloody palace coup against DeGaul or standing by him and losing everything.
Never before in fiction has the music business been so thoroughly nailed, but A&R is as much Julius Caesar as it is The Player: for all its great wit and dead-on insider texture, it’s as wise about human nature as it is about one very dysfunctional industry.
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