Book excerpt: Brand Vinci decodes the concept of branding here and now, with a fresh and unique perspective. The decoded facets are practical and useful not only to marketing professionals but also to entrepreneurs,B-school students and could also be highly applicable to one's own personal life. Written by a brand practitioner and corporate trainer and based on interactions with marketing professionals during workshop and client engagements, this book demystifies branding concepts for brand owners, managers and students.