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iPod Therefore I Am: Thinking Inside the White Box
In iPod, Therefore I Am, Dylan Jones tells the story of his own entree into an exponentially growing cult, taking the reader on a candid journey through his lifelong addiction to all genres of music, however unfashionable. Along the way, he gives a behind-the-scenes look at the genesis of the iPod, from its original conception by Steve Jobs, the man who famously reinvented Apple Computer, to the design of Jonathan Ive, the innovative designer who has become a legend in his own time.

Ramones' Ramones (33 1/3 series)
What could be more punk rock than a band that never changed, a band that for decades punched out three-minute powerhouses in the style that made them famous? The Ramones’ repetition and attitude inspired a genre, and Ramones set its tone. Nicholas Rombes examines punk history, with the recording of Ramones at its core, in this inspiring and thoroughly researched justification of his obsession with the album.

Led Zeppelin's Led Zeppelin IV (33 1/3 series)
In this wickedly entertaining and thoroughly informed homage to one of rock music's towering pinnacles, Erik Davis investigates the magic‚ black or otherwise‚ that surrounds this album. Carefully peeling the layers from each song, Davis reveals their dark and often mystical roots and leaves the reader to decide whether Led Zeppelin IV is some form of occult induction or just an inspired, brilliantly played rock album.