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Book Synopsis: Adventures of a Jazz Age Lawyer is the lively story of legal giant Nathan Burkan, whose career encapsulated the coming of age of the institutions, archetypes, and attitudes that define American popular culture. With a client list that included Charlie Chaplin, Al Jolson, Frank Costello, Victor Herbert, Mae West, Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt, Arnold Rothstein, and Samuel Goldwyn, Burkan was “New York’s Spotlight Lawyer” for more than three decades. He was one of the principal authors of the epochal Copyright Act of 1909 and the guiding spirit behind the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (Ascap), which provided the first practical means for songwriters to collect royalties for public performances of their works, revolutionizing the music business and the sound of popular music. While the entertainment world adapted to the disruptive technologies of recorded sound, motion pictures, and broadcasting, Burkan’s groundbreaking work laid the legal foundation for the Great American Songbook and the Golden Age of Hollywood, and it continues to influence popular culture today.
Gary A. Rosen tells stories of dramatic and uproarious courtroom confrontations, scandalous escapades of the rich and famous, and momentous clashes of powerful political, economic, and cultural forces. Out of these conflicts, the United States emerged as the world’s leading exporter of creative energy. Adventures of a Jazz Age Lawyer is an engaging look at the life of Nathan Burkan, a captivating history of entertainment and intellectual property law in the early twentieth century, and a rich source of new discoveries for anyone interested in the spirit of the Jazz Age.
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Discover the captivating story of legal giant Nathan Burkan in Adventures of a Jazz Age Lawyer. This thrilling account showcases Burkan's role in shaping American popular culture, with a client list that included iconic figures like Charlie Chaplin, Mae West, and Samuel Goldwyn. As the principal author of the epochal Copyright Act of 1909 and the driving force behind the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (Ascap), Burkan revolutionized the music business and paved the way for the Great American Songbook. Today, his influential work continues to shape the sound of popular music and the entertainment industry.
Explore the dramatic courtroom confrontations, scandalous escapades of the rich and famous, and momentous clashes of powerful forces that characterized Burkan's career. From navigating the disruptive technologies of recorded sound, motion pictures, and broadcasting to challenging political and economic landscapes, Burkan's legal genius laid the foundation for the Golden Age of Hollywood. Written by Gary A. Rosen, Adventures of a Jazz Age Lawyer is a captivating history of entertainment and intellectual property law in the early twentieth century, offering a rich source of new discoveries for those fascinated by the spirit of the Jazz Age.
Uncover the extraordinary influence of Nathan Burkan that resonates in popular culture even today. Immerse yourself in this engaging and enlightening book that sheds light on the immense impact of a lawyer whose vision shaped the course of American entertainment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the life of a true legal innovator. Experience Adventures of a Jazz Age Lawyer now and witness the extraordinary legacy of Nathan Burkan for yourself.
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