Sir Peter Carey Books

The year is 1837 and ex-convict Jack Maggs has returned illegally to London from Australia. Installing himself in the household of a genteel grocer, he attracts the attention of a cross-section of society. Saucy Mercy Larkin wants him for a mate. Writer Tobias Oates wants to possess his soul through hypnosis. Maggs, a figure both frightening and mysteriously compelling, is so in thrall to the notion of a gentlemanly class that he's risked his life to come back to his torturers. His task is to shed his false consciousness and understand that his true destiny lies in Australia.

Focusing on the legal, contractual and regulatory issues of the commercial exploitation of artistic works, this book outlines and explains key areas such copyright protection; performance rights, artists recording agreement and group management; music publishing agreements; regulation of the advertising industry; and film and television distribution. The book also provides guidance on how to advise clients to avoid pitfalls involved in this area including defamation, obscenity and contempt of court.