"The Poetics of Rock: Cutting Tracks, Making Records" by Zak Albin J. III is a textbook focused on music, specifically within the genre of rock. Published by the University of California Press in 2001, this trade paperback includes 276 pages of insightful analysis and guidance on discography, recording and reproduction techniques, and various styles of rock music. With a compact size of 9 inches in length, 6 inches in width, and 0.7 inches in height, this book is a valuable resource for those interested in exploring the art and business of creating music in the rock genre.