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Audio Drama Modernism The Missing Link between Descriptive Phonograph Sketches and Microphone Plays on the Radio

Tim Crook

Palgrave Studies in Sound

Series Editor Mark Grimshaw-Aagaard Musik Aalborg University Aalborg, Denmark

Palgrave Studies in Sound is an interdisciplinary series devoted to the topic of sound with each volume framing and focusing on sound as it is conceptualized in a specific context or field. In its broad reach, Studies in Sound aims to illuminate not only the diversity and complexity of our understanding and experience of sound but also the myriad ways in which sound is conceptualized and utilized in diverse domains. The series is edited by Mark Grimshaw-Aagaard, The Obel Professor of Music at Aalborg University, and is curated by members of the university’s Music and Sound Knowledge Group. Editorial Board Mark Grimshaw-Aagaard (series editor) Martin Knakkergaard Mads Walther-Hansen Editorial Committee Michael Bull Barry Truax Trevor Cox Karen Collins More information about this series at http://www.palgrave.com/gp/series/15081

Tim Crook

Audio Drama Modernism The Missing Link between Descriptive Phonograph Sketches and Microphone Plays on the Radio

Tim Crook Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies Goldsmiths, University of London London, UK

ISSN 2633-5875     ISSN 2633-5883 (electronic) Palgrave Studies in Sound ISBN 978-981-15-8240-0    ISBN 978-981-15-8241-7 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8241-7 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and ­transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover illustration: © oxygen This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singap