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Recounting the fascinating history of audiorecorded literature, matthew rubery traces the path of innovation from edisons recitation of mary had a little lamb for his tinfoil phonograph in 1877, to the first novellength talking books made for blinded world war i veterans, to todays billiondollar audiobook industry. Listen free to untold story of the talking book by matthew. The untold story of the talking book focuses on the social impact of audiobooks, not just the technological history, in telling a story of surprising. The untold story of the talking book rubery 9780674545441. The untold story of the talking book matthew rubery harvard. The punning, playful tone of the title notwithstanding this is an academic study, albeit one accessible for.
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It is also grounded in rigorous academic research, and the list of primary and secondary sources will help future historians to explore other aspects of the talking book. Nov 14, 2016 the history of the talking book, aka audiobooks is as old as the history of recorded sound. What difference does it make whether we read a book or listen to it. Dec 31, 2016 the untold story of the talking book focuses on the social impact of audiobooks, not just the technological history, in telling a story of surprising and impassioned conflicts. Imagine the scandal if the book on audiobooks wasnt available in audiobook format. Left out of that familiar account are nearly 150 years of audio recordings. Carmen navarro pedrosas 20 edition of the untold story. The untold story about a place called black hollywood the. P the untold story never fear the truth all it mazers is im a faller.
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Happily, this history has been researched and compiled in an excellent new book from harvard university press, the untold story of the talking book, by matthew rubery. I came across this book at one of the smaller regional libraries. Neil steinberg, the chicago suntimes a detailed, lively, and wellpeopled history of the technologies, economies, and organizations that have driven the recording of novels over the last 150 years what class and ethnicity are narrators to have, and how present should they be as personalities. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2001, and was written by marc spitz. The untold story of the talking book is matthew ruberys contribution to the debate, recounting the history of audio books beginning with. Left out of that familiar account is nearly 150 years of audio recordings. The untold story of the talking book king county library. The untold story of the talking book by matthew rubery, hardcover. The untold story of the talking book financial times.
Untold story of the talking book audiobook history. The untold story of the talking book, by matthew rubery the. Matthew rubery uncovers this story, from edison to todays billiondollar audiobook industry, and breaks from convention by treating audiobooks as a distinctive art form that has profoundly influenced the way we read. For signed copies, please send your inquiries to orly. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 320 pages and is available in ebook format. Recounting the fascinating history of audiorecorded literature, matthew rubery traces the path of innovation from edisons recitation of mary h.
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