Cassette Culture by John Z Komurki
From videos by Frank Ocean to the Guardians of the Galaxy movie, tapes have become increasingly prominent in cinema, advertising, and, of course, the music industry. And as tape sales in the US grew by 74% last year, there is no doubt that it is time to address past, present and future of the "Compact Cassette" as icon of popular culture. New generations of individuals, record labels and DIY communities are rediscovering its unique characteristics, adapting them to a contemporary context. In the age of soulless MP3s and similar digital formats there is a real appreciation for the physical qualities of an item that can be collected, exchanged and individually designed. This volume covers themes such as recording and design, distro as distribution source, interviews and provides a step-by-step manual to conducting own tape experiments.
Komurki, John Z.: - John Z. Komurki is a writer and editor. He has curated an experimental typography exhibition, and is founder of the digital press, Mexico City Lit.
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| ISBN 13 | 9783716518489 |
| ISBN 10 | 3716518484 |
| Title | Cassette Culture |
| Author | John Z Komurki |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Benteli Verlag |
| Year published | 2019-06-13 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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