Before the needle drops, there’s always a pause. That quiet moment has always felt like more than waiting for the music, it’s a reminder to slow down, to be present. Zen and the Art of Record Collecting grew out of that feeling, and out of my own journey with records, meditation, and what it means to listen with intention.

You’ll find chapters that trace the history of recorded sound, celebrate cover art, and explore vinyl’s resurgence in our digital world. Along the way, I share what records have taught me: patience, gratitude, and the beauty of community.

Whether you’re just starting your collection or have spent years building one, this book is my invitation to see records not only as objects but as teachers, companions, and reminders of how to be fully present.

Foreword by Alan Cross, The Ongoing History of New Music