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Revolution: The History of Turntable Design

AUTHOR Schwartz, Gideon
PUBLISHER Phaidon Press (10/19/2022)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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As featured in Wallpaper*, The Wall Street Journal, Monocle, and New York Magazine's, The Strategist

The design, history, and cultural impact of turntables and vinyl technology: the twin powerhouses of the 'vinyl revival' phenomenon

Interest in turntables and records is enjoying a renaissance as analog natives and new converts find their enduring style and extraordinary sound inimitable. Revolution, a follow-up to Phaidon's beloved Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design, explores the design and cultural impact of the turntable, the component at the center of the 'vinyl revival'. An essential book for audiophiles, collectors, and design fans, Revolution showcases the fascinating history of turntables and vinyl technology from the 1950s to today's cutting-edge designs.

Written by Schwartz, author of Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design, who is an audio design expert and passionate about analog music, this book includes 300 illustrations from the world of turntables, from affordable to high-end, and everything in between. An essential addition to the bookshelf for analog natives and those new to the vinyl revival as well as music and design lovers.

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ISBN-13: 9781838665616
ISBN-10: 1838665617
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 264
Carton Quantity: 10
Product Dimensions: 8.36 x 1.07 x 10.90 inches
Weight: 3.18 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product, Illustrated
Country of Origin: CN
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BISAC Categories
Design | Product
Design | Acoustics & Sound
Design | Records
Dewey Decimal: 621.389
Library of Congress Control Number: 2023560035
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As featured in Wallpaper*, The Wall Street Journal, Monocle, and New York Magazine's, The Strategist

The design, history, and cultural impact of turntables and vinyl technology: the twin powerhouses of the 'vinyl revival' phenomenon

Interest in turntables and records is enjoying a renaissance as analog natives and new converts find their enduring style and extraordinary sound inimitable. Revolution, a follow-up to Phaidon's beloved Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design, explores the design and cultural impact of the turntable, the component at the center of the 'vinyl revival'. An essential book for audiophiles, collectors, and design fans, Revolution showcases the fascinating history of turntables and vinyl technology from the 1950s to today's cutting-edge designs.

Written by Schwartz, author of Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design, who is an audio design expert and passionate about analog music, this book includes 300 illustrations from the world of turntables, from affordable to high-end, and everything in between. An essential addition to the bookshelf for analog natives and those new to the vinyl revival as well as music and design lovers.

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