Bang & Olufsen began not in a design lab but in a farmhouse in Struer, Denmark, where Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen shared a belief: Technology should be as beautiful as it is functional. From the sculptural form of its speakers to the tactile refinement of its headphones, every creation is a testament to craft, acoustic precision, and design integrity. Revered by audiophiles, aesthetes, and cultural icons alike, the brand has inspired admiration from visionaries, cementing the brand as a global symbol of taste and innovation.
Nearly a century later, in the same small town, Bang & Olufsen continues to transform spaces through sound that's not just heard but felt. In the company's Struer headquarters, a Wall of Fame displays more than a thousand portraits honoring employees who have dedicated a quarter-century to the relentless pursuit of creating only the best. This book celebrates the people, passion, and timeless aesthetic behind a brand that has always designed for those who listen-deeply and intentionally.
AUTHOR: Rosecrans Baldwin is the bestselling author of Everything Now, winner of the California Book Award. Other books include The Last Kid Left in Paris, I Love You but You're Bringing Me Down, his debut novel, You Lost Me There, and was a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice.
200 illustrations
Linen hardcover in a metallic silver paper slipcase
Imprint: Assouline Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 356mm,
Width: 279mm,
Spine: 46mm
ISBN:9781649805324 ISBN 10: 1649805322 Publication Date:01 May 2026 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active