Sonic Wonderland by Trevor Cox
As an acoustic engineer, the author has spent his career eradicating unwanted noises - echoes in concert halls, clamour in classrooms. Until the day he heard something so astonishing that he had an epiphany. This title tells the story of his investigation into the mysteries of these Sonic Wonders of the World.
A riveting ear-opener, Trevor Cox describes in lyrical detail a range of sonic events and new ways of listening that can only brighten our experience of the acoustic world around usA must-read for sound-lovers of all stripes -- Bernie Krause, author of The Great Animal Orchestra
This is acoustician Trevor Cox's fun but thoroughly detailed tour through some of the world's aural gems. Sounds like music to our ears * New Scientist *
A must read for musicians, producers, sound engineers and nerds of all kinds -- Lauren Laverne * BBC 6 Music *
A David Attenborough of the acoustic realm, whose knowledge is unimpeachable yet worn lightly, whose language is vivid yet without indulgence -- David Hendy * Observer *
Sonic Wonderland by Trevor Cox is one of those books that require a this book will change your life sticker -- Simon Barnes * The Times *
This is acoustician Trevor Cox's fun but thoroughly detailed tour through some of the world's aural gems. Sounds like music to our ears * New Scientist *
A must read for musicians, producers, sound engineers and nerds of all kinds -- Lauren Laverne * BBC 6 Music *
A David Attenborough of the acoustic realm, whose knowledge is unimpeachable yet worn lightly, whose language is vivid yet without indulgence -- David Hendy * Observer *
Sonic Wonderland by Trevor Cox is one of those books that require a this book will change your life sticker -- Simon Barnes * The Times *
Trevor Cox is Professor of Acoustic Engineering at the University of Salford and President of the Institute of Acoustics. He has presented numerous science radio documentaries and has written for the New Scientist. He is an associate editor for an international journal of acoustics. Twitter: @trevor_cox
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| ISBN 13 | 9781847922106 |
| ISBN 10 | 1847922104 |
| Title | Sonic Wonderland |
| Author | Trevor Cox |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2014-01-16 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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