This is the special annotated audio edition of The Book of Last Resort - The Book of Last Resort: A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. The main audio version provided here is narrated by Rajeer Alford. Jon Reed may add special annotations over time as well. This book is exactly what it says: a Book of Last Resort. But if you're an artist toiling without traction, it may be time for something different. The goal? Turning hard truths about the digital economy into a methodology that artists can use. And yes, this book does address the impact of AI on your creative pursuits. AI is an unfolding part of this story that will pose additional obstacles to creators, both in terms of finding audiences and monetization. Is free content a potent marketing tactic, or a trap? How do you effectively build an online audience, as exclusionary algorithms cater to deep pockets or push vacantly viral memes? Until you unravel your creative identity, success is a trap. But your true creative power is found in your scars - and imperfections - that you might try to mask over. The episodes will get into all these topics and more - and fuse them into an action plan of sorts, that artists can appropriate and apply to their own lives.