- Imprint: Vintage
- ISBN: 9780099572404
- Length: 320 pages
- Dimensions: 198mm x 18mm x 131mm
- Weight: 225g
- Price: £12.99
Sonic Wonderland
A Scientific Odyssey of Sound
Sonic Wonderland
A riveting ear-opener, Trevor Cox describes in lyrical detail a range of sonic events and new ways of listening that can only brighten our experience of the acoustic world around us. A must-read for sound-lovers of all stripesBernie Krause, author of The Great Animal Orchestra
This is acoustician Trevor Cox’s fun but thoroughly detailed tour through some of the world’s aural gems. Sounds like music to our earsNew Scientist
A must read for musicians, producers, sound engineers and nerds of all kindsLauren Laverne, BBC 6 Music
A David Attenborough of the acoustic realm, whose knowledge is unimpeachable yet worn lightly, whose language is vivid yet without indulgenceDavid Hendy, Observer
Sonic Wonderland by Trevor Cox is one of those books that require a "this book will change your life" stickerSimon Barnes, The Times
Sonic Wonderland, a delightfully instructive book, will make you want to listen to the world anew and with beatifically attuned earsIan Thomson, Sunday Telegraph (Book of the Week)
Captivating book... This book does not call for quiet, but for good sound over bad... Reading this revelatory book, it is impossible not to be converted to his cause. He syringes his readers’ ears and the effect is delightfulJames McConnachie, Sunday Times
If there's one man who could give you an informed account of one-hand clapping, it's Trevor Cox. Fascinating …. Thought-provokingTibor Fischer, The Times
Cox explores a dazzling variety of fascinating sounds... When we actively listen rather than merely hear, the world becomes a richer and fuller place, and Cox's book is the perfect primer for retraining your earsChris Maume, Independent
It's a joy as a reader to follow [Cox's] captivating forays into this "sonic wonderland" that surrounds us all. His enthusiasm is palpable and I challenge anybody to read this book and not want to experience for themselves at least one of the subjects described. This really is a perfect book for anyone with an interest in soundBBC Focus
About Trevor Cox
Trevor Cox is Professor of Acoustic Engineering at the University of Salford and president of the Institute of Acoustics. He has presented numerous science radio documentaries and has written for the New Scientist. He is an associate editor for an international journal of acoustics, and the author of Sonic Wonderland. Twitter: @trevor_cox
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- Paperback 2015
- Ebook 2014