Book description
If the Gutenberg Bible is the alpha, Against the Written Word is the omegaAgainst the Written Word is the most important, most revolutionary book produced since the advent of the printing press; the book that will liberate readers from reading, writers from writing, and booksellers from peddling their despicable wares. This book ushers in a new era of freedom from reading and all its attendant bedfellows such as Enlightenment thinking and the mass alienation wrought by the phonetic alphabet. Against the Written Word will be a tremendous best seller and simultaneously the last book that anyone will read. With nineteen essays ripping, shredding, tearing apart all the bugaboos that haunt humanity nowadays, Against the Written Word is a must-read for any aspiring radical or would-be gnostic who has a penchant for words, thought, clothes, intoxicants, music, art, expression, etc. The work is presented in a range of writing: essays, screenplays, lectures, sci-fi stories, and manifestos, with topics that include "the rise of incorporated man," "tourism as the neoliberal mode of military occupation," a workshop on songwriting for the purpose of suggestion and mind control, and many more.This handsome, illustrated book will correct the paucity of thought that characterizes the modern bookstore, and will practically sell itself. It will call out from the shelf to ingratiate itself to the unsuspecting everyday book browser, who will be hooked and then hungrily consume it. Infected with a wild-eyed evangelism, they will then proliferate it amongst their friends and acquaintances. These new readers will disseminate it, and so on; soon this slim, innocuous volume will define an epoch and steer thought from here on out. The bookseller will be surprised and pleased to find that it will be the only book they need to stock. Against the Written Word will be dominant in a manner the market has not seen since the Bible tore up best-seller lists in the Middle Ages or Mao's Little Red Book wowed the critics in Red China.
Blinker
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MuseMaster
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Night Train
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Legacy
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Die Slice
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Kawaii Red
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Tweety Bun Bun
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Scarlet Mary
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Stud
ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. ListenBook Pro offers amazing value with unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction features. Audiobook heaven! This app's functionality is a dream β simple and efficient. The ability to adjust playback speed is a fantastic study aid. I'm absorbing information faster than ever. A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
Zod
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Petite Flurry
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Instant Star
This app is my secret weapon for staying entertained during mundane tasks. π§ Navigating through narratives has never been simpler β this app's functionality enhances my audiobook journey. ππ« Binaural audio processing is a godsend. My ears don't fatigue even during extended listening. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are excellent additions.
ThoughtTrailblazer
Organization made easy! This app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures I'm always engrossed in a captivating tale. ππ± Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional.
Toy Dogwatch
The 'Continue Listening' feature ensures I never lose my place, no matter where I am. Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I consume audiobooks. I can cover more ground while maintaining comprehension.
Star Jammer
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story. My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thank you, ListenBook!
Noisy Girl
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Whistler
The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks, lectures, and speeches an absolute pleasure. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Noisy Girl
ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to spread the joy of captivating stories with friends. With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening.
Hen Skittle
The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. With this app, I've turned mundane chores into exciting opportunities for intellectual growth. The app's compatibility with CarPlay enhances my driving experience. Audiobooks on the road have never been better.
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