How Music Got Free How Music Got Free Stephen Witt

How Music Got Free

The untold story of how mass piracy transformed an entire industry

by Stephen Witt

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About This Book

The Revolution of Digital Music (2015) chronicles the extraordinary journey of the mp3 format, tracing its origins in a German research facility through its widespread adoption by pirates operating from an unexpected North Carolina location, ultimately documenting how these forces combined to fundamentally reshape the music business.

Who Should Read This?

  • Music industry professionals and enthusiasts seeking industry insight
  • Readers interested in intellectual property and copyright issues
  • Technology and internet culture historians
  • People curious about digital piracy and its consequences

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