Sound Design: Classic Audio & Hi-Fi Design

Article number 10160499

A richly illustrated history of audio and hi-fi design from the 1950s to the beginning of the 21st century. David Attwood traces the development of record players;radios;transistor sets;stereo equipment;CD players;Walkmans;MP3 players and other audio technology. Each period is placed within its wider cultural context and individual products are discussed in terms of their design;technical specifications and importance to the evolution of the audio industry. The book also features influential designers including Dieter Rams;Marco Zanuso and Philippe Starck.