Discover the transformative power of sound in Peter Hoar's compelling book, *The World's Din*. This insightful exploration chronicles the sonic revolution that changed the way New Zealanders interact with audio technologies from the late 19th century to the dawn of television. With dimensions of 150 x 230 mm and a paperback binding, this 288-page treasure offers a brand new insight into a fascinating era. Hoar documents the arrival of groundbreaking audio inventions like the phonograph, highlighting their profound impact on both public and private lives. As new audio technologies emerged—through radio, cinema, and recording—New Zealand experienced a radical shift in how society engaged with sound. The World’s Din captures the essence of this musical evolution, from gramophones to today’s digital audio platforms like Spotify and streaming services. This beautifully written account is perfect for music enthusiasts and technophiles alike, celebrating the richness and diversity of New Zealand’s soundscapes throughout history. Enjoy seamless delivery within New Zealand with no unexpected import charges or custom duties as this product is stocked locally in Auckland. Dive into the captivating world of sound and experience a defining break from the past—order your copy of *The World's Din* today!

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 150 x 230 mm
Pages: 288
Bind: paperback
Author: Peter Hoar Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 15-03-2018

New Zealanders started hearing things in new ways when new audio technologies arrived from overseas in the late 19th century. From the first public demonstration of a phonograph in a Blenheim hall in 1879, people were exposed to a succession of machines that captured, stored and transmitted sounds – through radio, cinema and recordings. In The World’s Din, Peter Hoar documents the arrival of the first such ‘talking machines’, and their growing place in New Zealanders’ public and private lives, through the years of radio to the dawn of television. In so doing, he chronicles a ‘sonic revolution’ in how New Zealanders heard the world. The change was radical, signifying a defining break from the past. Human experience of the world changed forever during the late 19th and early 20 centuries because we learned to capture, store, and transmit sounds and moving images. ‘Audio’ since then has been a continued refinement of the original innovation, even in the contemporary era of digital sound, with iPods, streaming audio and Spotify. The World’s Din is a beautifully written account that will delight music-lovers and technophiles everywhere. Without further ado, it is time to crank the gramophone, or tune the wireless, or open the Jaffa box as the cinema lights dim, and hearken to the richness and variety of listening in New Zealand’s past soundscapes.

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