ISBN: 9780282851347 - the talking machine world, vol. 8: january 15, 1912 (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book concerns itself with the history of the talking machine, expanding on the technological advancements made in its early years along with the creation and assimilation of phonograph records into common society. It begins with an account of Edison's initial creation of the device, and the various competitors that followed in his wake. The author covers topics such as the development of sound recording and reproducing technology from the initial wax cylinder to the modern-day vinyl pressing, the role of the phonograph in early cinema, and the way in which the phonograph has preserved the work of countless musicians and other performers from falling into obscurity. This book argues that the ubiquity of the phonograph and record collecting has allowed for a more widespread appreciation of classical and other forms of music. The author concludes by suggesting that the story of the talking machine is one of both technological progress and cultural triumph. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…