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Vinyl World

You Spin me Right Round
By Markus Caspers
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Vinyl World by Markus Caspers delves into the resurgence and cultural significance of vinyl records. The book explores the history, design, and enduring appeal of vinyl, offering insights into its impact on music lovers and collectors. It's a celebration of the tactile and auditory experience vinyl provides, tracing its journey in the modern world.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for music and design, as it explores the fascinating intersection of album cover art and cultural history. It's an engaging journey through visual artistry that has accompanied the evolution of vinyl, offering a unique perspective on the cultural significance of this enduring medium.

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Vinyl World is a small cultural history of the record and celebrates the vinyl lifestyle and legendary records in a vibrant coffee table book. Text in English and German.

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The good old record is still spinning! With its demise predicted over and over, vinyl has shown itself to be triumphant over technology trends, beloved by music professionals, fans, collectors, and DJs alike.

This richly illustrated photo book celebrates the history of the record with over 200 colour and black and white images, seasoned with essential vinyl knowledge on record magazines, consoles, shops, and cafes. From the art legends who shaped the cover art to the LPs that became coveted collector's items, this is a must-have compendium for all vinyl fans and collectors.

Vinyl World is presented with text in both English and German, offering a vibrant coffee table book celebrating the vinyl lifestyle and legendary records.

Delve into a cultural history of the record, covering collectibles, cover art, and more, enriched by over 200 photographs. This makes an ideal gift for vinyl fans and vintage record collectors.

The book includes 120 colour and 80 black and white illustrations.

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Vinyl World receives praise for its exploration of the cultural and historical significance of vinyl records, making it a hit among music and vinyl enthusiasts. The book stands out for its comprehensive look at how records are crafted, celebrated album cover art, and iconic record stores globally. Visual appeal is highlighted, with over 200 images showcasing the photogenic nature of vinyl, making it a must for both music fans and vintage enthusiasts.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783961713639

Publisher: teNeues Publishing UK Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 October 2021

Country: Germany

Imprint: teNeues Media GmbH & Co. KG

Illustration: 80 Illustrations, black and white; 120 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Edited by Thomas Hauffe

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 1440g

Pages: 208

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Arts & Culture Markus Caspers Music & Musicians Non-Fiction

About the Author

Markus Caspers has been authoring books on design, pop culture, and fashion history since 1996. After completing his studies, he worked as an art director in advertising and as a lecturer for graphics, semiotics, and commodity aesthetics.  He earned his doctorate in automotive design; since 2009, he has been a design and media professor at the Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences, focusing on design practice, design theory, and image conception.

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