Eisenberg, Evan.

The recording angel : music, records and culture from Aristotle to Zappa / Evan Eisenberg. - 2nd edition. - New Haven, [Conn.] ; London : Yale University Press, 2005. - x, 246 p. ; 21 cm.

Previous ed.: New York: McGraw-Hill, 1987. Includes index.

In this new edition, the author takes into account developments related to the era of digital sound recording. More anecdotal than a dry history, this book makes interesting reading for anyone curious about recording as an art in itself or anyone who collects recordings.

9780300099041 (pbk.) : £12.50 0300099045 (pbk.) : £12.50


Music--Social aspects.
Music and technology.
Sound--Recording and reproducing--Digital techniques.
Sound recordings.

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