Book description
Successful interiors tell stories - be they of an industrial loft, a luxury penthouse, or a grand old villa. When presented together, as in this book, they tell us much more besides, providing insights into how the world of the early 21st century chooses to live. What does a Zurich dining room look like? Or a bathroom in Niigata, Japan? How might a Miami art collector paint his bungalow's walls? And what awaits you in a St. Petersburg apartment? We went inside a hundred homes around the globe and found answers that amazed, intrigued, and enchanted us.The locations could hardly be more diverse - nor could the views. They range from the urban skyline seen from a Singapore tower block to the idyllic island landscape of rocks, pine trees, and water surrounding one family's holiday home near Stockholm. Whatever the topography, the external environment inevitably influences the ambience inside. It's with good reason, for example, that Sylvia Avontuur describes her windows overlooking Amsterdam's docklands as the most important picture in her apartment. Just as crucial to the character of an interior is the era of its architecture.From Instanbul via Paris to Barcelona, a great many of the spaces featured are in apartments dating from the late 19th century, whose occupats-cum-curators have breathed new life into old walls. Elsewhere, we find others taking similar care of Modernist houses built in the revolutionary spirit of the International Style. And then there are the contemporary homes, with all their clever technical innovations, designed to meet the specific needs of their owners -such as the riverside villa in Dresden of the house on stilts in Nagano. But whether their shells are historic or brand-new, interiors all over the world exhibit the effects of an aesthetic evolution that has been shaping our built world for over a hundred years. Includes interiors in Argentina, Brazil, China, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Morocco, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the UK, the USA, and many more countries.
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Uluru Walker
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Night Magnet
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Steel Ginger
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Earl of Arms
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Pompeii Unicorn
The narrator's voice in some audiobooks is so soothing, it's like a spa for the ears. This app is a boon for book lovers who are always on the go. With ListenBook Pro, I'm no longer limited by audiobook length. It's a liberating experience! Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Cali Yacht
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Daffy Neo
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Red Delicious
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Natural Gold
This app has turned my daily commute into a source of inspiration and entertainment. Audiobook enjoyment redefined β this app's design focuses on the essentials. Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for improving audio quality and clarity.
Fl00d
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Undergrad
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Dropkick
This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend! This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Liquid Science
This app is not just about convenience β it's a gateway to new horizons of knowledge. The app's support for multiple formats is flawless. Very satisfied.
Kickstart
With this app, I've found a way to turn every moment into an opportunity for learning and enrichment. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It enhances the audio quality and makes listening comfortable. Controls are intuitive and user-friendly, making my audiobook experience seamless. Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Dark Burn
I've been able to tackle my reading list like never before, thanks to this app. Unparalleled support for CarPlay and Apple Watch means I can take my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. This app has transformed my daily commute into a captivating journey of knowledge and entertainment. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience