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University of Death: music industry satire
An outstanding debut novel
Jonathan Harrington has created a program that makes perfect pop music: moving enough to make you laugh, cry, or dance on the first listen. Together with major label boss Clive Bigg, he cooks up a plan to secretly sell computer-generated music to rock fans using hidden software on their PCs. But when the melody generator fails to work, Harrington has no choice but to break in at rock star Dove's house and start stealing his jams. Dove, leader of rock band University of Death, soon discovers what's going on and comes after Harrington and Bigg in a finale that sees the whole music industry come crashing down.
This novel explores how fans relate to their favourite bands, how businesses use technology to manipulate consumers, and what would happen if the music industry disappeared overnight.
'University of Death' is self-published and exclusively available through Lulu.com.
Reviews
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"I cried 'til I laughed. There are some great ideas in here... and a few I hope the industry never hears about!" - Colin Vearncombe aka Black, multi-million selling songwriter of 'Wonderful Life' among others and independent record label manager. |
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"University of Death is the most enjoyable, imaginative and perceptive insight into the plight and possible future of the music industry, a novel that illuminates as well as entertains... The portrayal of the industry is both accurate and funny - it's hard not to identify with many of the characters in there." Read the full review... - Mike Edwards , best known as the singer, songwriter and guitarist in Jesus Jones, whose Top 40 hits include 'Real Real Real', 'International Bright Young Thing' and 'Right Here, Right Now'. |
About the author
Sean McManus has over ten years' experience as a professional writer. He has written for magazines including Making Music, Melody Maker, Future Music, Internet Magazine and Business 2.0. His previous books include Small Business Websites That Work and The Customer Service Pocketbook (co-authored). 'University of Death' is Sean's first novel.
How to order
'University of Death' by Sean McManus is only available through Lulu.com. Your copy will be professionally printed and despatched to you when you place your order. The book is 380 pages in 6x9" Royal format and priced at £9.99. You can pay by credit card or Paypal using a secure server.