Released on = January 15, 2007, 6:04 pm

Press Release Author = Bernadette Giacomazzo/Akasha Multimedia

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = The critically-acclaimed sensation, SWIMMING WITH SHARKS: A
REAL-WORLD HOW-TO GUIDE TO SUCCESS (AND FAILURE) IN THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC, is now in
full explosion!

Press Release Body = New York, NY -- (January 12, 2007) -- Since the initial release
of Swimming with Sharks: A Real-World How to Guide to Success (and Failure) in the
Business of Music, the book - and the two authors - have experienced a growth in
success beyond all predictions.so much so that a second edition is now available!

The co-authors - Melissa Deskovic of Vatic Media and Bernadette Giacomazzo of Akasha
Multimedia - have issued a joint statement: "It is an honor and a pleasure to
announce that, not only have we made a second edition of the book available, but the
book has been signed to a one of a kind record deal with Conquer the World Records,
and a distribution deal with Stretch the Skies Entertainment. Thanks to these two
wonderful companies, our book - our brainchild - is now an audio book and
compilation CD in one. It is now available through all major download outlets -
including Napster and Rhapsody - as well as thousands of retailers nationwide,
including FYE and Coconuts."

Critics of the book have already described it as well-researched, informative, and
clever. The accolades have poured in from all over the world, earning critical
acclaim in the United States, England, and Australia; it has even garnered attention
from some major publishers. The acclaim from the book has earned industry
recognition for both Giacomazzo and Deskovic: they were featured panelists at the
Dewey Beach Music Conference in 2006, and the Functioning Band Series in 2007;
Giacomazzo also contributed to the UK's best-selling book Ever Dated a Psycho?
(available for purchase at www.amazon.co.uk). Boasting photos from the
agency-represented, award-winning Giacomazzo (featuring such indie notables as Abby
Gennett of Slunt, Jen Arroyo of Suicide City (ex-Kittie), and rock'n'roll guitarist
Wilson Lihn), Swimming with Sharks has also obtained endorsements from Hot Picks,
Karma Microphones, and Halo Guitars. The audio book/compilation CD also features
tracks from up-and-coming artists Doe (www.myspace.com/iamdoe), Finespun
(www.myspace.com/finespun), and A Conspiracy of Hope
(www.myspace.com/aconspiracyofhope). It is the first - and only - audio book and
compilation CD of its kind.

Conquer The World Records was started in 1991 by Mike \"CTW\" Warden. Over the years,
the label has put out many records and discovered bands that have touched the hearts
of thousands of fans. The label\'s vision continues as they now branch out into the
cutting edge of audio book publishing. Stretch the Skies Entertainment provides
online and retail marketing distribution for countless independent artists through
their partnership with Trans World Entertainment. Stretch the Skies artists are
available at thousands of stores nationwide, including FYE, Coconuts, Wherehouse
Music, Music Land, and Strawberries.
With the advance buzz for the book already at a fever pitch, it won't be long before
Swimming with Sharks continues to stretch the skies and conquer the world. Are you
ready for it?

To purchase Swimming with Sharks, visit:
http://www.myspace.com/swimmingwithsharksbook

For further information, please contact
Akasha Multimedia of New York City
www.akashamultimedia.com
info@akashamultimedia.com


Web Site = http://www.myspace.com/swimmingwithsharksbook

Contact Details = www.akashamultimedia.com
info@akashamultimedia.com