14-Jun-99

First Book About MP3 Internet Music And Radio Technology Published By Muska & Lipman

Muska & Lipman Publishing has announced that it has published the first book about MP3 Internet music technology. The book - ""MP3 Power With Winamp"" (ISBN: 0-9662559-3-9) - will be released to stores immediately. ""As a technology, nothing on the Internet is more exciting or growing faster than the use of MP3 technology,"" said Andy Shafran, Publisher for Muska & Lipman. ""However, mastering MP3 requires a lot of work. We're extremely happy to be able to help demystify a technology that everyone is hearing and reading about."" Co-authored by Justin Frankel, creator of Winamp, the most popular MP3 music player with more than 15 million downloads, ""MP3 Power With Winamp"" helps novices and experts alike maximize the potential of a technology that has taken the Internet by storm. ""This book helps us continue our mission of promoting and expanding high-fidelity digital music,"" said Frankel. ""From beginning to end, this book explains everything people need to know about MP3, making it easier for people to take advantage of the technology"" ""MP3 Power! With Winamp"" offers unique and complete coverage of MP3 technology and Winamp technical specifications and optimizations. The book also shows users how to create MP3 files from existing CDs and find MP3 files on the Internet. Using Winamp's SHOUTcast server technology and detailed instructions in the book - readers will also learn how to build a. personal Internet radio station. ""MP3 Power! With Winamp"" also includes interviews with leading MP3 users and proponents including Chuck D of the rap group Public Enemy. The companion CD-ROM contains a robust collection of MP3 tools and utilities as well as licensed music clips courtesy of EMusic (www.emusic.com) from well known artists such as They Might Be Giants and Frank Black. About the Authors Justin Frankel is the creator of Winamp and an early MP3 software pioneer. He is a major player In the MP3 software arena and one of the world's leading experts in this technology. Co-authors Ben Sawyer and Dave Greely have written numerous computer books and have a track record of thoroughly writing about exciting and innovative new computer technologies. Their books include ""Creating Stores On The Web,"" ""Digital Camera Companion"" and ""Creating GeoCities Websites."" About Muska & Lipman Publishing Muska & Lipman Publishing is an up-and-coming computer publisher headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Focusing on unique and exciting topics, Muska & Lipman delivers high-quality books that help meet the evolving needs of Internet users. Their books range in topics from Paint Shop Pro and GeoCities to MP3 technology and eBay. For more information, contact Muska & Lipman Publishing at 513 924 9300 or e-mail: publisher@muskalipman.com.