Revolution

The History of Turntable Design

Gideon Schwartz

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Phaidon
11 October 2022

Product design; Music; Music recording & reproduction; Acoustic & sound engineering

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.

By: Gideon Schwartz
Imprint: Phaidon
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 270mm, Width: 205mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 1.440kg
ISBN: 9781838665616
ISBN 10: 1838665617
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 11 October 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gideon Schwartz is a New-York born and based former attorney who retired from law to pursue his passion for audio equipment. The founder of ultra-high-end audio equipment company Audioarts, Schwartz has been a selfdescribed 'audio-nut' since childhood, and is driven by the search for what he calls 'musical truth'.

Reviews for Revolution: The History of Turntable Design

'Another hit.' - Core77 'A magnificent title.' - Ecoustics 'A celebration of the designs that brought music to life.' - Acquire 'This coffee table book is loaded with stunning visuals and impressive details about the making of eye-catching record players.' - Cool Material 'A perfect marriage of sound and vision.' - Departures 'Captures the staying power of turntables.' - The Creative Factor 'A history rich with numerous luminaries of industrial design.' - Design Milk 'Vinyl's resurgence shows no signs of slowing down and... audio design expert Gideon Schwartz...examines the impact of these machines from both a design and cultural standpoint.' - Uncrate 'Hundreds of images of turntables, their stories, and the rise, fall, and rebirth of the medium.' - The Awesomer 'Schwartz tracks the record player from its earliest days as a blueprint... through its current high-end/high-tech iterations... with no shortage of detail.' - Psychobabble