Got My Book Today...
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Continuing to read it tonight... I thought the write up by James was really good. He mentioned several brands and models that he and I have swapped over the years too. It just made this book personal for me. I could only afford a cheap Realistic mono back in the day, as I was a bit young during the hype years. So... as a collector now, I dont feel as connected to the story as others might.
So at least one of us got a 'prototype' of this book? With 3D glasses and imagery? Id like to get my mitts on one!
So at least one of us got a 'prototype' of this book? With 3D glasses and imagery? Id like to get my mitts on one!
mellymelsr
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I got my copy yesterday and I must agree with the majority...although it is a unique way to process the photos, I am kind of a purist in that I enjoy the boxes the way they actually look to the human eye. I enjoyed the pictures taken in the street shots much more as they reminded me of my youth. My favorite picture in the book is the one of Grandmaster Flash and Tina Weymouth, he holding an M70 and she holding an M9994...two of my favorite boxes!!. All in all I feel this book is a must have for any collector or anyone who loves boomboxes or the boombox era. Easily the best $16 I have spent... 
Old school Scott
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I enjoy the book and the pictures are superb.
These photos are works of art, not photos just to show the box but to show the beauty of design
By shooting them straight on and processing, the photographer flattens the image.
The eye is directed to look at the beautiful design of the box instead of the gloss and 3d perspective.
Not everyone is a boombox collector , so these photos are for everyone.
So that the world can see the beauty of the variety of designs these machines had to offer.
Well done Lyle
Cheers OSS
These photos are works of art, not photos just to show the box but to show the beauty of design
By shooting them straight on and processing, the photographer flattens the image.
The eye is directed to look at the beautiful design of the box instead of the gloss and 3d perspective.
Not everyone is a boombox collector , so these photos are for everyone.
So that the world can see the beauty of the variety of designs these machines had to offer.
Well done Lyle
Cheers OSS
Gluecifer
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Got my book today and am staggered by it's content.
The sheer scope of what's included is just outstanding work by Lyle.
The photography is just beautiful, what you see in the photos of Lyle's online is almost misrepresentative of how amazing his shots are.
Seeing the photos in print resolution makes the boxes look so tactile and downright epic. I LOVE seeing the wear, scratches and little
distinguishing features that show their true personailities and character. I was so very wrong when I originally saw Lyle's photos on here
and didn't 'get' them. In print it alll makes sense!
Can't wait to read the book from cover to cover, it's going to be a phenmonal ride and great education.
This book gives so much and asks so little that anyone with the remotest interest in our hobby would be remiss to get a copy.
And this should prove to being the ULTIMATE tool to get all those naysaying unbelievers who 'don't get it' to understanding what collecting and enjoying boomboxes is all about.
Rock On.
The sheer scope of what's included is just outstanding work by Lyle.
The photography is just beautiful, what you see in the photos of Lyle's online is almost misrepresentative of how amazing his shots are.
Seeing the photos in print resolution makes the boxes look so tactile and downright epic. I LOVE seeing the wear, scratches and little
distinguishing features that show their true personailities and character. I was so very wrong when I originally saw Lyle's photos on here
and didn't 'get' them. In print it alll makes sense!
Can't wait to read the book from cover to cover, it's going to be a phenmonal ride and great education.
This book gives so much and asks so little that anyone with the remotest interest in our hobby would be remiss to get a copy.
And this should prove to being the ULTIMATE tool to get all those naysaying unbelievers who 'don't get it' to understanding what collecting and enjoying boomboxes is all about.
Rock On.
71spud
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And this should prove to being the ULTIMATE tool to get all those naysaying unbelievers who 'don't get it' to understanding what collecting and enjoying boomboxes is all about.
Someone should send a copy to Spike Lee...
I am still scratching my head on that one... why would they not find someone who actually likes boomboxes to write the forward. Spike Lee is an arse....
Someone should send a copy to Spike Lee...
I am still scratching my head on that one... why would they not find someone who actually likes boomboxes to write the forward. Spike Lee is an arse....
Gluecifer
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I think his line about 'not missing boomboxes' is keeping well in context with his earlier points about how he wasn't the kind of person that would ever carry one.
When he said they were too big for him to carry and he didn't have the kind of personaility to blast music that only he may have enjoyed it sounded to me like this aspect of street culture wasn't something he wasn't comfortable partaking in and it came across to me like he was a little bitter about it. Hence him being so pleased about the popularity of the walkman as this was something he could use and enjoy.
It's not the 'best possible ever' foreword in this respect, but it certainly gave me an interesting insight into how some people can see the boombox for only what it is on the surface and not have any real deeper connection.
Rock On.
When he said they were too big for him to carry and he didn't have the kind of personaility to blast music that only he may have enjoyed it sounded to me like this aspect of street culture wasn't something he wasn't comfortable partaking in and it came across to me like he was a little bitter about it. Hence him being so pleased about the popularity of the walkman as this was something he could use and enjoy.
It's not the 'best possible ever' foreword in this respect, but it certainly gave me an interesting insight into how some people can see the boombox for only what it is on the surface and not have any real deeper connection.
Rock On.
fresh produce
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I just got the boom box project book really great box wonderful pics i already got my lil bro doing a book project on it for his class 
kingrat2010
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mine arrived yesterday, and its very nice done, even like the foreword by spike lee , just flipped the pages, now im gonna spend some time with it
, just flipped the pages, now im gonna spend some time with it Great book ! Even sent lyle an email to let him know that it will turn out to be not only cherished by boombox collectors, but to anyone who came of age in the era.
Time was spent finding vintage photos of boxes in use. Remember, back then there were no cel phones to snap pictures, and not many people carried 35 mm cameras around the city streets. Of course a good deal in the book are by photographers......I think my favorite is of David Byrne boarding what looks to be a Boeing 707 - off to another land with his bbx
This one was shot by Lynn Goldsmith, a pretty famious artist in her own right.
I'm one who likes the High Dynamic Range imaging used for the shots of box's. I figure straight shot photos can be found in many other places and am sure when a referance/price guide book comes out, this is what we'll see.
As others have said - it's the first, and it's a fantastic book - destined to be a landmark publication.
Time was spent finding vintage photos of boxes in use. Remember, back then there were no cel phones to snap pictures, and not many people carried 35 mm cameras around the city streets. Of course a good deal in the book are by photographers......I think my favorite is of David Byrne boarding what looks to be a Boeing 707 - off to another land with his bbx
This one was shot by Lynn Goldsmith, a pretty famious artist in her own right.I'm one who likes the High Dynamic Range imaging used for the shots of box's. I figure straight shot photos can be found in many other places and am sure when a referance/price guide book comes out, this is what we'll see.
As others have said - it's the first, and it's a fantastic book - destined to be a landmark publication.
sony_apm_fan
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And this should prove to being the ULTIMATE tool to get all those naysaying unbelievers who 'don't get it' to understanding what collecting and enjoying boomboxes is all about.
Someone should send a copy to Spike Lee...
I am still scratching my head on that one... why would they not find someone who actually likes boomboxes to write the forward. Spike Lee is an arse....
Mine arrived last week, gosh it's a nice thing to have. Going to spend some serious time with it....
I felt a bit the the same way about the forward by Spike Lee but I still respect his input.
Someone should send a copy to Spike Lee...
I am still scratching my head on that one... why would they not find someone who actually likes boomboxes to write the forward. Spike Lee is an arse....
Mine arrived last week, gosh it's a nice thing to have. Going to spend some serious time with it....
I felt a bit the the same way about the forward by Spike Lee but I still respect his input.
Pointdexter1906
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Can't top any of the posts about how great the book was... I probably have stated the same on some of the posts about the NY Times and/or Philly article. One thing that came out in the book I agreed with is how, when I had mine back in 81-84, I would NEVER be caught dead with it in public because I knew there was always a bigger, louder one lurking nearby and that, just like b-boying, is a battle you don't want to lose!
As far as the Spike Lee thing, yeah, I was a little caught off guard by the comment, but agree, he was being honest and giving a true perspective about how some felt about these pieces!
As far as the Spike Lee thing, yeah, I was a little caught off guard by the comment, but agree, he was being honest and giving a true perspective about how some felt about these pieces!
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