Beocentral Book Review

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link via Beocentral and Tim & Nick get a few pennies more from Amazon!

 

Plus they can spell!

This book introduces the world of Bang & Olufsen, from their futuristic audo and hi-fi systems to their elegant television sets and attractive portable models, which have captivated enthusiasts for the best part of four decades. The small Danish company has striven to design items that have stood the test of time, being both technologically innovative and stylish. As a result, their products are amongst those rare things where both form and function come together to create something truly magnificent to behold and to listen to.

Within the pages of this book, Tim and Nick Jarman take the collector through every model produced by B&O up to the year 2000, as well as providing comprehensive appendices listing which model is compatible with which and giving tips on restoration. Throughout the book you will find specially produced original colour photographs of preserved B&O audio and television equipment, complete with detail views so that you can see every important control and styling feature and really get to know each model. An invaluable book, whether you are looking for just one special model or are assembling a large collection.
http://www.crowoodpress.co.uk/2007/forthcoming_details.asp?ISBN=978+1+84797+068+8

 

Peter :
I don't think they need a reprint - Amazon just didn't order enough! You can get one quickly through the publisher but I would wait for Amazon as they are a lot cheaper. Click on the link via Beocentral and Tim & Nick get a few pennies more from Amazon!

 

Plus they can spell!

This book introduces the world of Bang & Olufsen, from their futuristic audo and hi-fi systems to their elegant television sets and attractive portable models, which have captivated enthusiasts for the best part of four decades. The small Danish company has striven to design items that have stood the test of time, being both technologically innovative and stylish. As a result, their products are amongst those rare things where both form and function come together to create something truly magnificent to behold and to listen to.

Within the pages of this book, Tim and Nick Jarman take the collector through every model produced by B&O up to the year 2000, as well as providing comprehensive appendices listing which model is compatible with which and giving tips on restoration. Throughout the book you will find specially produced original colour photographs of preserved B&O audio and television equipment, complete with detail views so that you can see every important control and styling feature and really get to know each model. An invaluable book, whether you are looking for just one special model or are assembling a large collection.
http://www.crowoodpress.co.uk/2007/forthcoming_details.asp?ISBN=978+1+84797+068+8

 

Tesco has it listed at the same price as Amazon.

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I ordered a copy from Tesco yesterday and they say publication date 29 Jan 2009, will just have to wait.

(I did order a copy 10 days ago and had message from Tesco saying publication date 19 Jan 2009, but due to different mailing address I had to cancel that order and submit a new one)

I'm sure the wait will be worthwhile🙂

 

 

I knew it wouldn't be long before it appeared

I've ordered 30 signed by the authors copies to be sold here on BeoWorld if anyone wants to wait for them!

As soon as i have them, they will be listed in the Gifts section, and they are on priority order.  BeoWorld will make a small profit on each book, which will obviously help the site!

Lee

🙂 

If all goes will, Lee should have stock before Amazon does. So if you order from BeoWorld, not only do you get a signed copy, but you should get it before anyone else does.

If anyone is interested in seeing what the book looks like, we have set up a website (

Wow! How good does that look? Photo's look stunning..Can't wait!

Cheers

Nigel

I am sure it would be valuable if anyone getting the book does a short review on Amazon as well. By all means add to the one on here but Amazon will reach a wide audience.

My B&O Icons:

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Since I won this book in the December price draw 'bonus question'; I will be happy to give my feedback on the book after I have received it!

Bieele

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