The Bodley Head to explore science behind sound

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Fri, 07/10/2011 - 11:04 The Bodley Head has acquired a title about the science behind sound, written by the president of the Institute of Acoustics, Trevor Cox. Editor Kay Peddle bought UK and Commonwealth rights from Peter Tallack at the Science Factory. The Sound Book: The Science and Celebration of the Sonic Wonders of the World will be published in 2013. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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