Readership: Students and scholars of twentieth century music, particularly the history of electronic music, Media studies scholars, and fans of the programs discussed, particularly Doctor Who.
Louis Niebur, Assistant Professor of Music, University of Nevada - Reno
"immaculately researched." - Mark Brend, Record Collector
"excellent ... [Neibur] draws on specially undertaken and published interviews with key participants, as well as a treasure trove of written material from the BBC Written Archives Centre, and original programmes." - Timothy Boon, British Journal for the History of Science
"Niebur's research into this early history of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop is wickedly illuminating" - David Toop, Times Higher Education
"Louis Niebur delves illuminatingly into a hitherto untold story to throw a deserved spotlight on the creative talents involved." - Michael Quinn, Editor's Choice for 2011, Classical Music Magazine
About the Companion Website 1.: Radio Drama and the Birth of Electronic Music 2.: Ideological Struggles and Pragmatic Realities 3.: : The Golden Age of "Special Sound" 4.: The Coming of the Synthesizers 5.: The Second Golden Age 6.: The Price of Success Endnotes Appendix: Transcriptions Bibliography Index
