360 Sound
By (Author) Sean Wilentz
Chronicle Books
Chronicle Books
1st September 2012
United States
General
Non Fiction
338.76178149
Hardback
336
Width 244mm, Height 307mm, Spine 34mm
2280g
For 125 years, Columbia Records has remained one of the most vibrant and storied names in prerecorded sound, nurturing the careers of legends such as Bessie Smith, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Miles Davis, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Beyonc, and many more. Written by distinguished historian Sean Wilentz, 360 Sound tells the story of the label's rich history as it interweaves threads of technical and social change with the creation of some of the greatest albums evermade. Featuring over 300 rare and revealing images from the Columbia archives, this lavishly illustrated celebration is a must-have for any serious music fan.
Sean Wilentz is a prominent historian, his books and commentary on music, politics and the arts have gained a wide reputation for their force, originality and elegance. Wilentzs writings on music have focused on folk traditions and contemporary rock and roll, especially the work of Bob Dylan.