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What are the essential books for someone who is interested in Berliner gramophones?

I would look into getting George & Tim's books. At least a few for reference. There is also a great book that was put out by a big Berliner collector in Canada. However, I'm not sure if it's still available. Also, since you seem to be fairly new in dealing with the technical aspect of this hobby. I would strongly recommend buying (on Ebay) another book called: "The Compleat Talking Machine" by Eric Reiss.

gramophone78 wrote:I would look into getting George & Tim's books. At least a few for reference. There is also a great book that was put out by a big Berliner collector in Canada. However, I'm not sure if it's still available. Also, since you seem to be fairly new in dealing with the technical aspect of this hobby. I would strongly recommend buying (on Ebay) another book called: "The Compleat Talking Machine" by Eric Reiss.

There are so many George & Tim's books... Could you please tell me which kind of content they use to privilege as well as the difference between them? Thanks.

Regards,
António

Hi Pappde:

I don't know if this one is still available, but it might be worth hunting down --

http://mrgramophone.com/index.cgi?mode=book

The site's online Berliner gramophone collection is also worth a look -- http://mrgramophone.com/index.cgi?mode= ... y=Berliner

HTH,
DS

Thanks David. That was the "Berliner book" I had mentioned. Glad to see it is still available. I found the pics fascinating.
As to the George & Tim books......I will leave that question up to George to answer.

Antonio,

I have sent you book descriptions and a discount price list via PM.

George P.

phonogfp wrote:Antonio,

I have sent you book descriptions and a discount price list via PM.

George P.

Would you PM it to me also please?

Done!

George P.