The Death of the Artist
How Creators Are Struggling to Survive in the Age of Billionaires and Big Tech
by William Deresiewicz
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Music, and Art.
A deeply researched warning about how the digital economy threatens artists' lives and work the music, writing, and visual art that sustain our souls and societies from an awardwinning essayist and critic There are two stories you hear about earning a living as an artist in the digital age. One comes from Silicon Valley. There's never been a bette...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Music, and Art.
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Brianne Kimmel
“5 books for anyone interested in the creator economy: No ApplauseJust Throw Money The $12 Million Stuffed Shark The Death of the Artist The Fabric of Civilization Representing Talent Art, film, fashion are hard to break in & even harder to get the economics right”
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