Bjooks The Minimoog Book
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Essential Information About This Book
Essential Information About This Book
- A reference work on the Minimoog, enriched by over ten years of research and anecdotes.
- Exclusive interviews with major musicians, producers, and composers, from pioneers to current creators.
- Rich iconography : detailed photographs, diagrams, historical documents, and illustrated sound patches.
- Beautiful hardcover edition in a 25 x 25 cm format, with a foreword by Geddy Lee (Rush).
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Summary of This Book
Opening with a foreword by the legendary Geddy Lee, THE MINIMOOG BOOK traces the history, impact, and aura of the most iconic synthesizer in modern music. The author, JoE Silva, a renowned journalist and music historian, compiles over a decade of research to tell how the Minimoog shaped entire aesthetics, from progressive rock to electronic music, including pop, funk, and hip-hop.
Throughout the pages, the reader discovers a gallery of exclusive interviews with artists and sound craftsmen: Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, Chick Corea, Tony Visconti (David Bowie), George Duke, Anne Dudley (Art of Noise), Bernie Worrell, Devo, Kraftwerk, Air, J Dilla, Gary Numan, as well as contemporary figures like Greg Kurstin (Adele), Yumiko Ohno (Buffalo Daughter), and Mac DeMarco. These testimonies highlight choices of timbres, playing approaches, and creative contexts that made the Minimoog an instantly recognizable sonic signature.
Designed also for visual pleasure, this hardcover book gathers exquisite photographs, diagrams, and historical promotional materials, complemented by interviews with engineers and illustrated sound patches. Featuring over 70 artist portraits, THE MINIMOOG BOOK appeals both to synthesizer enthusiasts and to those curious about music history, illustration, and timeless fine books.
Technical specifications
| Artist | JoE Silva (author), Geddy Lee (foreword) | Genre | Book on synthesizers and music history |
| Publisher | Bjooks | Language | English |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Bjooks The Minimoog Book written in French?
The book is published in English.
Which artists are interviewed in this book about the Minimoog?
More than 70 artist profiles are featured, including Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, Chick Corea, Kraftwerk, Air, J Dilla, and Gary Numan. Contemporary creators such as Greg Kurstin, Yumiko Ohno, and Mac DeMarco also appear.
Are there sound patches included in The Minimoog Book?
Illustrated sound patches are included, accompanied by interviews with engineers.
Does the book cover the Minimoog's role in electronic music?
The history of the Minimoog is covered within electronic music as well as progressive rock, pop, funk, and hip-hop. Testimonies from Devo, Kraftwerk, and Air document its place in these genres.
Does the book contain photos and period documents?
The binding includes photographs, diagrams, and historical promotional materials. A foreword by Geddy Lee opens the book, authored by JoE Silva. Over a decade of research is synthesized around the impact of the Minimoog.
