Detailing the history and development of the first-generation of phonographs – before discs, before wax cylinders – tinfoil phonographs.

Early phonograph expert René Rondeau has carefully researched, photographed, and documented dozens of the finest examples from around the world of these earliest talking machines.

Also included are sections

• Identifying tinfoil phonograph replicas.
• Describing tinfoil and how to make a good tinfoil recording.
• Detailing plans so you can build your own tinfoil phonograph.