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A photographic look into the world of vinyl record collectors—including Questlove—in the most intimate of environments—their record rooms.

Dust & Grooves: Adventures in Record Collecting is the ultimate coffee table book for vinyl lovers. Photographer Eilon Paz spent years traveling the globe, documenting the homes, stories, and collections of some of the world’s most passionate record collectors. From rare jazz LPs to obscure funk 45s, each profile offers a personal glimpse into the art of collecting. With over 250 full-color photographs and in-depth interviews, this book celebrates the culture, history, and beauty of vinyl records. Whether you’re a seasoned crate digger or just discovering the magic of analog sound, Dust & Grooves Vol 1 belongs in your collection.

Compelling photographic essays are paired with in-depth and insightful interviews to illustrate what motivates these collectors to keep digging for more records. The reader gets an up close and personal look at a variety of well-known vinyl champions, including QuestloveGilles Peterson and King Britt, as well as a glimpse into the collections of known and unknown DJs, producers, record dealers, and everyday enthusiasts. Driven by his love for vinyl records, Paz takes us on a five-year journey unearthing the very soul of the vinyl community.

First Edition: April 2014 (Sold Out)
Second Edition: October 2014 (Sold Out)
Third Edition (Ten Speed Press): October 2014
10th Anniversary Edition (Dust & Grooves Editions): October 2024

Creative Direction and Photography Eilon Paz
Editor Sheila Burgel
Foreword The RZA
Introduction Jeff “Chairman” Mao
Design Juliano Augusto and Marcelo Dante 
Researchers Julia Rodionova, Sam Swig, Lily Wen


Contributing Writers
Sheila Burgel, Kevin Foakes, April Greene, Jamison Harvey, Jeff “Chairman” Mao, Marc Minsker, Julia Rodionova, Dom Servini, Josiah Titus

Associate Editors April Greene, Bill Adler, Celeste Hamilton Dennis, Sam Swig, Josiah Titus, Lily Wen

Production Coordinator Jamison Harvey


Specs:
442 Pages. Hard Cover
ISBN:
First Edition 979-8-990726505
Second Edition 978-0991224807
Third Edition 9781607748694
Fourth Edition (10th Anniversary) 9798990726529

9.5x2x12 In | Weight: 6 LBS

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