An essential contribution to contemporary debates on cultural production, Creative Value Chains is authored by someone whose solid academic and legal expertise is matched by first-hand experience as a musician, offering a lucid and critical analysis of platform power and the multiple layers that shape creative markets. Sérgio Branco, Director, ITS Rio This exceptional book stands apart by offering a holistic and innovative analysis of creative value chains, bridging copyright and contract law with interdisciplinary, practice-based knowledge. Amélie Favreau, University Grenoble-Alpes
Essential read for creative industry professionals in music, visual arts and gaming, offering concrete political, legal and technological solutions to get creators paid and build fairer digital futures. Anthony Masure, Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD) A MUST READ for those who want to understand the complexities of today's vivid debate on 'copyright grappling with GenAI', and to design possible solutions that pay attention to the various interests, markets constraints and policy objectives behind this legacy institution. Alain Strowel, University Saint-Louis and UCLouvain
A masterpiece for anyone active in the creative industries, offering a unique toolkit for policymakers and individuals committed to improving value distribution and artists working conditions, while fostering cultural diversity and human creativity. Pierre-Alain Hug, City of Sion Culture and Education Department