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| The Books are a band founded by and consisting of American Nick Zammuto and Dutchman Paul de Jong in New York City in 2000.Their music is a mix of aleatoric, electronica, folk, and acoustic music (de Jong is a cellist and Zammuto plays acoustic guitar and electric bass), incorporating samples of sounds, speech and music.They have released three albums, all on the German (Cologne) label Tomlab.They are currently recording and residing in North Adams, Massachusetts, near Zammuto's alma mater, Williams College.Their 2006 live shows consisted primarily of live acoustic performance (cello, guitar and vocals), played with prerecorded electronics and synchronized video.Sound Art: Nick Zammuto also makes what he calls "sound sculptures", the first of which is for sale on their website.The prototype of the "Spoon Box" is made of wood, acrylic glass, zinc plates, measuring spoons, and closeout radioshack parts.It hooks up to a CD player and small amplifier which cause the spoons to dance.There are small speakers behind the spoons that move in response to the sounds on the CD which were carefully composed using low frequency sine waves and kitchen sounds.Prefuse 73 Reads the Books E.Use this site to search book reviews, read about the latest releases, watch author video clips, and learn about upcoming book events.Take a look around, bookmark this site, and stop back often; there are many new and exciting titles that await your discovery!Learn about authors who write the books you love.Watch two minute video clips of authors discussing their latest releases.Learn how you can feature your book on BookWire.Facts and statistics from Bowker, the bibliographic authority.Authors, feel free to add your events to the calendar.Press releases announcing the latest BookWire featured titles.Mouse over the middle to stop, then move left or right to move in that direction.Internet to facilitate and speed business between booksellers, publishers, distributors and wholesalers.GMTString() : "") +
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