Revolution, The History of Turntable Design

‘An entertaining insight into the many ways that designers have shaped the simple record player over the decades… Excellent.’ - Wallpaper*

‘If you love vinyl, you’ll want to give hi-fi enthusiast Gideon Schwartz’s new book a spin.’ - The Wall Street Journal

‘Essential for both seasoned collectors and anyone new to the vinyl-revival movement.’ - New York Magazine, The Strategist

‘A lavishly photographed survey of the ever-evolving turntable.’ - Fast Company

‘The turntable is once again in the spotlight.’ - Hypebeast

‘A magnificent title.’ - Ecoustics

‘A celebration of the designs that brought music to life.’ - Acquire

‘Audiophiles will find curiosities to salivate over.’ - WIRED

‘Stunning devices [are] on display in this sumptuous book featuring inventive brands.’ - Globe and Mail

‘This coffee table book is loaded with stunning visuals and impressive details about the making of eye-catching record players.’ - Cool Material

‘A perfect marriage of sound and vision.’ - Departures

‘Captures the staying power of turntables.’ - The Creative Factor

‘A history rich with numerous luminaries of industrial design.’ - Design Milk

‘[A] favorite to spruce up someone’s space and pique their intellectual curiosity.’ - Valet Mag

‘Explores the cultural impact of a musical format that’s still going strong.’ - The Dieline

‘Vinyl’s resurgence shows no signs of slowing down and… audio design expert Gideon Schwartz…examines the impact of these machines from both a design and cultural standpoint.’ - Uncrate

‘Hundreds of images of turntables, their stories, and the rise, fall, and rebirth of the medium.’ - The Awesomer

‘Schwartz tracks the record player from its earliest days as a blueprint… through its current high-end/high-tech iterations… with no shortage of detail.’ - Psychobabble

Gideon Schwartz, founder of Audioarts in New York City, has created synergistic music systems for creative individuals worldwide. These clients, from diverse cultural fields, share a love for music and high-quality audio. A former attorney, Schwartz retired from law to pursue his passion. He is the author of Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design and Revolution: The History of Turntable Design, promoting audio as compelling industrial design with cultural impact. His books highlight audio equipment history, emphasizing audio’s role as a conduit for musical arts. Schwartz has created home music systems for figures like Rick Rubin, James Jebbia, and Michael Maharam, among others. His knowledge of the hi-fi world is extensive.