hese two volumes, Zenith Radio, The Glory Years, 1936-1945,
tell the story and highlight the products of the Zenith Radio
Corporation between the early years (1919-1935) and the end of
World War II. History and Product begins with an exploration of
the history of the corporation from 1936-1945 in a profusely researched
and illustrated way. It continues with color photographic portraits
of outstanding examples of many of the products manufactured by
Zenith in this period, providing a visual survey of the wide range
of Zenith radios produced during the Glory Years. The Illustrated
Catalog and Database includes a catalog that gathers the most
complete collection of Zenith images ever published, followed
by a Database which is the most complete listing of Zenith products.
In addition, appendices to this volume include Commander Eugene
MacDonald's Presidential speeches, information on telepathy experiments
at Zenith, Zenith in the movies, and Zenith Annual Reports from
1936-1945.
All told these two volumes represent a treasure trove for radiophiles
in general and Zenith fans and historians in particular.
Harold Cones, Ph.d, John H. Bryant, FAIA, & Martin Blankinship
ISBN: 0764318829
Size: 11" x 8 1/2"
Illustrations: 180 color & 183 b/w photos
Pages: 256
Soft Cover
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