Half Price Books Unshelves Employee Talent in Exclusive Music CD: 'Music by the Book'

Half Price Books Unshelves Employee Talent in Exclusive Music CD: 'Music by the Book' Proceeds From Sales of CD Benefit Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation DALLAS, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Half Price Books, the nation's largest new and used bookstore chain, has released a compilation CD of 15 original tracks recorded by employee talent from across the country. The songs were chosen from entries through a company-wide contest calling for original music, and the compilation encompasses everything from rock to folk to original classical compositions, a mix that reflects the diverse employees of Half Price Books. The CD's cover art was also included in the competition, and several employees submitted original artwork that was considered for the jacket. The CD retails for $6.98, and proceeds from its sales will benefit the Mr. Holland's... [read full story]