"THE MEDIA DESIGN BOOK. IDEAS AND PROJECTS FOR AUDIO, VIDEO, AND COMPUTER COMPONENTS FOR THE HOME AND OFFICE" par Philip MAZZURCO. Editions Quarto Makerting Ltd., Macmillan Publishing Company, New York. 1984. Imprimé à Hong Kong. Petit in-4 carré, couverture cartonnée noire sous jaquette photo. 176 pages. Texte en anglais, illustrés de nombreuses reproductions photographiques, 152 en couleurs et une dizaine de vignettes noir & blanc, in-texte et hors texte.

 

"The technological climate of the 1980s has produced dramatic changes in home and office design. The family room has metamorphosed into a media center, accommodating a mélange of sophisticated audio, video, and computer equipment, while the office has become a data-processing center of enormous capability. With the advent of this era comes the need for THE MEDIA DESIGN BOOK, a beautiful and sophisticated volume that shows how media can be successfully integrated into almost any setting. Lavish, full-color photographs display the accomplishments of world-class designers, revealing their ability to form a dynamic milieu that is as technologically efficient as it is aesthetically pleasing. Following an introduction that delves into the forerunners of modern media rooms, "MEDIA BASICS" presents an overview of currently available audio, video, and computer components, discussing their functions and capabilities. Component and projection television, videodiscs and videocassettes, and digital disc players are only a few of the many items covered. "PROJECT DESIGNS" is as lively as it is lush; individual rooms illustrate the point of intersection between design and technology; they range from the most extravagant and dramatic to the most practical and streamlined. Examples include an ocean penthouse, a kitchen, a computer loft, and an office video. "DESIGN BASICS" takes the project designs one step further by assessing the Individual features of a listening room and evaluating such topics as room shape, soundproofing and damping, speaker placement, and mounting options. And for those who have not yet bought systems or who want to upgrade a present system, a section on component selection will help consumers make intelligent comparisons and decisions. Practical details often overlooked are also addressed: wiring, phasing, lighting, and even room color. Additional features include a glossary as well as source listings for photographers, designers, and manufacturers. THE MEDIA DESIGN BOOK is more than a reference: It is as elegant and practical as the rooms inside."

 

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