In this work of cultural criticism, Weiss explores the meaning of radio to the modern imagination by weaving together cultural and technological history. His investigation reveals how radiophony transforms expression. He presents new perspectives on the avant-garde radio experiments of Antonin Artaud and John Cage. A great deal of attention is paid to sound poetry.The book was designed by Richard Eckersley with high usage of Italic typefaces. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.