Author Archives: Jonathan Bell

We Are Rewind takes tape into the 21st century

The 1980s revival is all very well in fashion, where it can be expressed through both vintage finds and contemporary reimaginings. Technology, on the other hand, usually ages badly and there’s almost always a modern replacement that’ll do the job better and with less fuss. However, as the ongoing …

We’re spun around by Phaidon’s new history of turntable design

Wallpaper* Newsletter Receive our daily digest of inspiration, escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox Thank you for signing up to . You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. Phaidon’s new monograph offers a …

We’re spun around by Phaidon’s new history of turntable design

Wallpaper* Newsletter Receive our daily digest of inspiration, escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox Thank you for signing up to . You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. Phaidon’s new monograph offers a …

We’re spun around by Phaidon’s new history of turntable design

Phaidon’s new monograph offers a welcome insight into a technology once considered lost without cause. The humble turntable was the dominant form of music media for much of the 20th century. Revolution: The History of Turntable Design picks up the story in the post-war era, just as the first chords …

We’re spun around by Phaidon’s new history of turntable design

Phaidon’s new monograph offers a welcome insight into a technology once considered lost without cause. The humble turntable was the dominant form of music media for much of the 20th century. Revolution: The History of Turntable Design picks up the story in the post-war era, just as the first chords …