This impressive hard cover book makes a fine addition to any library. It tells the story of how Sony originated such marvels as the Walkman and miniaturisation of electronics. An example, created in 1957, is the TR-63, world's first pocket-sized transistor radio. The book details the good design and functionality of Sony's many products. They have accumulated a sizeable catalogue, which includes items in addition to the Walkman. Consider the enormous popularity of the Handycam, flat-screen TV and PlayStation. This beautifully-bound tome is a comprehensive history of the Sony Company. All participants in the electronics industry, from techies to designers to manufacturers, will scramble to order and own this must-have possession.