{"title":"Series: Designed for Hi-Fi Living","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the 'Designed for Hi-Fi Living' series, a fascinating collection tailored for those intrigued by the intersection of technology, culture, and lifestyle during the mid-20th century. This series delves into the vibrant world of hi-fi systems, exploring how they revolutionised home entertainment and transformed domestic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning across \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e categories, these books offer a detailed look at the evolution of high fidelity technology and its impact on culture and design. Whether you are a music enthusiast, a technology buff, or simply curious about the history of home audio systems, this collection provides insightful narratives and historical context that highlight the enduring charm and significance of hi-fi audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Designed for Hi-Fi Living' series paints a vivid portrait of an era defined by innovation and the pursuit of superior sound quality, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the rich history of audio technology and its cultural ramifications.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"designed-for-hi-fi-living-by-jonathan-schroeder-9780262536011","title":"Designed for Hi-Fi Living","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow record albums and their covers delivered mood music, lifestyle advice, global sounds, and travel tips to midcentury Americans who longed to be modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sleek hi-fi console in a well-appointed midcentury American living room might have had a stack of albums by musicians like Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, or Patti Page. It was just as likely to have had a selection of LPs from slightly different genres, with such titles as \u003cem\u003eCocktail Time\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMusic for a Chinese Dinner at Home\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Perfect Background Music for Your Home Movies\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHoneymoon in Hawaii\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStrings for a Space Age\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eCairo! The Music of Modern Egypt\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe brilliantly hued, full-colour cover art might show an ideal listener, an ideal living room, an ideal tourist in an exotic landscape-or even an ideal space traveller. In \u003cem\u003eDesigned for Hi-Fi Living\u003c\/em\u003e, Janet Borgerson and Jonathan Schroeder listen to and look at these vinyl LPs, scouring the cover art and the liner notes, and find that these albums offered a guide for aspirational Americans who yearned to be modern in postwar consumer culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorgerson and Schroeder examine the representations of modern life in a selection of midcentury record albums, discussing nearly 150 vintage album covers, reproduced in colour—some featuring modern art or the work of famous designers and photographers. Offering a fascinating glimpse into the postwar imagination, the first part, \"Home,\" explores how the American home entered the frontlines of Cold War debates and became an entertainment zone—a place to play music, mix drinks, and impress guests with displays of good taste. The second part, \"Away,\" considers albums featuring music, pictures, and tourist information that prepared Americans for the jet age as well as the space race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46354687623404,"sku":"9780262536011","price":44.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12473123482281.jpg?v=1744286250"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-designed-for-hi-fi-living.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}