File this one under “Coolest Thing Ever,” with a cross-reference for “Take That iPod, iPad, Kindle, Nook and Reader.” In news that has me beaming from ear to ear, The Daily Telegraph reports that a new British audio journal called Underwood: Stories in Sound has begun releasing vinyl records featuring new short stories read aloud by the authors. At a time when mp3s rule the land and most publishers treat the short story like it is a devastatingly potent brand of commercial poison, Underwood founder Nathan Dunne has entered the literary marketplace with a product that is at once incredibly foolhardy and strikingly beautiful. The records, which will be released biannually in May and November, will feature two roughly 20-minute short stories (one per side). Much to the delight of record nerds everywhere, they will come housed in gorgeous gatefold sleeves featuring original artwork, and will be limited to pressings of 1,000 copies each. The first release features new stories by Toby Litt and Clare Wigfall and artwork by comic book artist Jordan Crane (that’s it up above). Continue reading “Vinyl Answer”
Vinyl Answer
June 21, 2010