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Jonathan Scott is a writer, record collector and public speaker based in Sussex. He is the author of The Vinyl Frontier, which tells the story of NASA’s Golden Record aboard Voyager 1 and 2, and Into the Groove, charting the history of recorded sound from tin foil to vinyl. He is currently working on books about the Apollo 11 moon landings and the cassette tape.
Jonathan’s engaging talks explore the intersections of music, space exploration, sound technology, and cultural history. He has appeared at festivals including Port Eliot, NI Science Festival, and York Festival of Ideas, as well as literary festivals in Sherborne, Ilkley, and Sidmouth. His media appearances include Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch, BBC Radio 6 Music, NPR’s Morning Edition, and BBC Radio London.
After studying archaeology and working as a reporter, Jonathan became editor of Book Collector magazine while contributing to Record Collector. He continues to write about vinyl records and genealogy.
About Their Talks...
Jonathan gives entertaining talks about the making of the Voyager Golden Record, the birth of recorded sound, music makers of the 1890s, the Apollo 11 moon landing, and the history of cassette tape. All are illustrated with weird sounds, clips, pictures and graphics. Fees depend on location, event and duration, and include travel expenses.
Fee:
My fee is determined by the type of event and distance travelled (from my home in Sussex). My typical fee would begin at £150 for a local talk, 50p a mile charged for further afield. I am flexible with arrangements, so please get in touch to discuss your needs.
