A History Of Early Television Vol 1

The pieces in this volume date from 1879 to 1934 and consist of a selection of books, articles and news items relating to the first developmental period of television, before it became the ubiquitous medium that we know today.

In the 21st Century, broadcast television is an established part of the lives of many millions of people all over the world, bringing information and entertainment directly into our homes. The pieces in this volume date from 1879 to 1934 and consist of a selection of books, articles and news items relating to the first developmental period of television, before it became the ubiquitous medium that we know today. The selection is English language material only.

Autorentext

Stephen Herbert trained as a media technician, and spent many years in film exhibition and production. His interest in the origins of the moving image led to Stephen co-editing the influential book and website Who's Who of Victorian Cinema, and contributions to academic journals. He ran the small press The Projection Box, and has recently retired as a freelance museum consultant.

Inhalt

Part 1: Dreams and Experiments: Introduction. Fantasies and Predictions, and the First Proposals For a Practical System. Part 2: Early Successes. Television Becomes a Reality: The Firt Successful Experiments. Letters, John Logie Baird/Will Day. Items from Nature, 1925-27. Items from Science and Invention, 1928. Part 3: Broadcasting Begins. Experimental Transmissions. Practical Television E. T. Larner. Items from the early years of Television agazine, 1928-34.