Earlier this month, Danish independent book publisher Bjooks revealed the title and topic of its newest music history deep-dive, The Minimoog Book, which takes an extensive look into the journey of the Minimoog synthesizer.
Now available to preorder through Kickstarter, this release is a monumental one for Bjooks founder Kim Bjørn.
“We’re pulling back the curtain on the history of one of the most iconic electronic instruments ever,” the author, designer, and electronic musician said of the storied monosynth.
“The Minimoog’s significance is undeniable. This instrument was never restricted to just one type of music; it’s been used in jazz, rock, pop, experimental, etc. It was the first real, universally adopted synthesizer — and it changed the face of popular music.”
The book’s development — with more than 70 artist features, dozens of sound diagrams, and hundreds of historical and new images — has been in the works for over a decade.
The Minimoog Book features
- 70+ interviews with Minimoog artists spanning over 50 years.
- Interviews with the engineers who designed and built the Minimoog.
- The creation of a legend — from the Model A to the modern reissues.
- Rare ads, promotional materials, photographs, and memorabilia.
- 30+ patch diagrams of iconic sounds and playing techniques.
- Schematics from the original designs.
- Detailed Model D and Voyager timeline visuals.
- Never-before-seen photo galleries of famous and infamous Minimoogs.
- 368+ pages, printed on high-quality, environmentally responsible paper.
Kickstarter backers of the Minimoog Book will receive an exclusive collector’s edition (only available on Kickstarter) at a discounted price, featuring a unique serial number on each book, a limited-edition dust jacket, an add-on option to be included in the book by name, and more perks as the campaign progresses.
More information: Bjooks
