Books and Magazines With Audio Equipment

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Showa-Magazine-English-Language-Guaranteed/dp/B00STR2VBC/

 

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/4777023079/

 

This is sold out but I don't remember seeing it before. I bet it has some great information in it.
https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order...e=1161883826&ref=list&keyword=walkman&lang=en

 

Born in 1965, it looks like this recently came out?
https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/昭和40年...ac-86ef-1693dce7f0fc&pd_rd_i=B0CQ8KFB4V&psc=1

 

From 2018
https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/三才ブックス-ebook/dp/B077N86ZDJ/

 

Maxell, the Manics Edition, this looks like a keeper, I'll definately be keeping an eye out for it.
https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/双葉社/dp/4575459607/

 

More vintage audio goodness, the Sony Liberty Mini Stereo looks interesting, from 1983 that has to be one of the first CD players for a complete system.
https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/マガジンボックス-ebook/dp/B071NZ7SNX/

 

Some more good stuff
https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/4777021947/

 

I thought I had posted that one but I guess I didn't. Did you see the Maxell Version? I love the logo change and series year charts.

 

Found this clipping on AB388's Twitter Page, it's from 1978 for a couple books, the 2nd one (translation below) is for boombox repair (or upgrade?)! It reads like it might be manga format but it might have some useful information.




Radio separate volume

Radio Cassette 200% Utilization Manual

LA special edition "Radio Cassette 200% Usage Manual"!

Is your radio cassette player still alive? I hope it's not sitting under a desk collecting dust. If so, what a waste! Your radio cassette player is not performing at even 20% of its capacity.

The separate volume "Radio Cassette 200% Utilization Manual" (list price 1,200 yen) is your advisor to help you get 200% out of your radio cassette player and expand the scope of its capabilities. "I didn't know you could use a radio cassette player like this!" you'll find yourself exclaiming! The main feature of this volume, "Radio Cassette 200% Utilization Manual," is that it shows you unique ways to use your radio cassette player, and some unusual plays that will make you gulp down your saliva.

No, this manga is fun. It's really fun. The laughter of "Ufufu..." changes to "Kukukuku..." and finally to a loud "Wahhahaha". Enjoy the strange play with your illustrated friends.

 

I have to download it to my hard drive using screenshot (firefox) and then upload it to google image translate. The images on X won't download except using screenshot.

 

Portables: A Visual & Historical Exploration of 222 Vintage Portable Turntables – First Limited Edition
https://dustandgrooves.com/product/portables-book/

 

An interesting 40th Anniversary Sony Walkman Book. It looks like there's just one book but there's five different designs on the back of the case. I'm seeing wide pricing on ebay so look around.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/353214440590
It looks like these were from "Walkman in the park" Sony Ginza, 2019, there's also an interesting large poster to go with it that maps the different Walkman Collections.

 

20th Anniversary Walkman Yearbook, they look like NOS but I'm not sure.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363483786470?

 

Sony Walkman, 35th Anniversary
https://www.ebay.com/itm/403027095108?

 

Sony Version of the cassette history.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/296606990361