Le Book: Official Source Book for the Creative Industry

Le Book is a publication with offices in New York, Paris and London that focuses its content on the creative industries such as photography, illustration, production and fashion, music, public relations and advertising.
It's published in print with 3 volumes per edition in New York, Paris and London. For each city
there is a special boxed sets of 3 books: one on photography, production and art direction with extensive industry resources and contact information. These sets cost $249 each and can be purchases on Le Book's website, www.lebook.com/boutique.
Their website has an extensive database of photographers with their portfolios and other creative professions as well with listed contact information.
In addition, Le Book has Connections, a 'custom-made trade show for the creative community' which takes place in New York, Paris and London. They are the quintessential source book for the creative industry and have been doing so for 25 years.

Le Book

www.lebook.com

Le Book Connections Trade Show

www.lebook.com/connections

Increase Your Earning Power In A Bad Economy: Part 5 of 5 Part Series

Ideas to help earn extra money with skills from your hobby or academic major

In the poor economic climate, many students are scrambling to earn extra cash at every possible chance. Rather than relying solely on a minimum wage, part-time retail or fast food job, look within at your own skills and branch out by freelancing or creating your own mini-business. Here are some lists of academic majors and skills you may have and suggested activities to get your creative juices flowing, who knows one may even become your next pay-check opportunity.

Majors: Public Relations, Advertising and Business Administration

Skills: Media Planning, Marketing, Management

Become a freelance PR/publicity representative for small companies and non-profit organizations

Be a small business management consultant for small businesses

Assist small businesses with writing a business plan

Create advertisement copy for small business and non-profit organizations