The Talking Machine

by Miguel Ángel Asturias, Beverly Koch (Translator), Jacqueline Duhême (Illustrator)

Profusely illustrated history of the greatest phonograph company of all time, VICTOR. Describes the Berliner Gramophone and its transition to Victor through the use of the advertising medium. This allowas for over 135 full page illustrations including 8 full page color reproductions of original color ads. The book is broken into 9 chapters highlighting various aspects of the company. The book is printed on high gloss heavy weight paper and has been very well received.

Unknown Binding

Published January 1, 1971

About the author

Guatemalan poet, novelist, diplomat, and winner of the Nobel Prize for literature in 1967. Asturias's writings combine the mysticism of the Maya with epic impulse toward social protest. His most famous novel is EL SEÑOR PRESIDENTE (1946), about life under the rule of a ruthless dictator. Asturias spent much of his life in exile because of his public opposition to dictatorial rule.