Shellac and Swing! - A Social History of the Gramophone in Britain

Shellac and Swing! tells the story of the gramophone's 'golden age,' when it helped to shape Britain's musical, social and political life and impacted widely on art, literature, style and design. Its heyday ended in the '50s with the rise of the record player, but it thrives today as part of Britain's vibrant contemporary music and lifestyle scene.