Book description
"Destined to become a new classic . . . Elkin shatters the truisms that have evolved around feminist thought." --Chris Kraus, author of I Love Dick and After Kathy Acker: A Literary Biography One of Lit Hub's most anticipated books of 2023 What kind of art does a monster make? And what if monster is a verb? Noun or a verb, the idea is a dare: to overwhelm limits, to invent our own definitions of beauty. In this dazzlingly original reassessment of women's stories, bodies, and art, Lauren Elkin--the celebrated author of Flâneuse--explores the ways in which feminist artists have taken up the challenge of their work and how they not only react against the patriarchy but redefine their own aesthetic aims. How do we tell the truth about our experiences as bodies? What is the language, what are the materials, that we need to transcribe them? And what are the unique questions facing those engaged with female bodies, queer bodies, sick bodies, racialized bodies? Encompassing with a rich genealogy of work across the literary and artistic landscape, Elkin makes daring links between disparate points of reference-- among them Julia Margaret Cameron's photography, Kara Walker's silhouettes, Vanessa Bell's portraits, Eva Hesse's rope sculptures, Carolee Schneemann's body art, Theresa Hak Kyung Cha's trilingual masterpiece DICTEE--and steps into the tradition of cultural criticism established by Susan Sontag, Hélène Cixous, and Maggie Nelson. An erudite, potent examination of beauty and excess, sentiment and touch, the personal and the political, the ambiguous and the opaque, Art Monsters is a radical intervention that forces us to consider how the idea of the art monster might transform the way we imagine--and enact--our lives.
New York Sixlet
The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that has a big impact on my listening experience. I love it! CUE playlist support is a fantastic organizational feature. It keeps my audiobooks neatly arranged. Controls are intuitive and user-friendly, making my audiobook experience seamless.
Lincoln Rider
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Undergrad
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Succubus In Training
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Mindless Bobcat
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Mother Hen
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Chlorine
Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique feature that adds a personalized touch to the listening experience.
Soda Delirium
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CuriousCoder
Thanks to ListenBook's automatic extraction of artwork and metadata, my library looks organized and appealing. ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a thoughtful touch I appreciate. The compatibility with Apple Watch is a game-changer. Controlling my audiobooks from my wrist is genius. 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!
ManManMan
ListenBook's smooth playback and easy navigation ensure that my audiobook experience is always top-notch. I'm impressed by ListenBook's dedication to providing a comfortable listening experience. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Devil Blade
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Peanut Butter Woman
Being able to download audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. Audiobook enthusiasts, gather around! This app's exceptional features, from audio filters to robust support, have transformed my daily routines into storytelling moments. 🎉🎧
Mother Night
Audiobooks have become my companions during daily chores, making them enjoyable. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. I can easily jump to the parts I want to listen to.
DuckDuck
This app is my secret weapon for staying entertained during mundane tasks. Effortlessly exploring audiobook worlds – this app's functionality is genius. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction makes sure that background distractions don't interfere with my listening. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didn’t dislike it, but I also didn’t feel strongly about it one way or another.
PixelPioneer
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GuTzd
ListenBook's basic audio filters enhance my listening experience and make it uniquely mine. Streamlining audiobook enjoyment – this app's functionality is truly impressive. Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
ZenaCake
I've been able to explore different cultures and perspectives through a diverse range of books. I've become a more empathetic listener and reader, thanks to the power of audiobooks. ListenBook is a game-changer – it plays a wide variety of formats without any conversion needed. Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks. The customizable controls and playback options cater perfectly to different audiobook preferences.
Killer Grenade
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CuriousCoder
I love how this app allows me to enjoy books even when I'm on the move. Supports artwork and metadata perfectly. My library looks great!
BoomerBox
ListenBook has enriched my life with a diverse range of content, all at my fingertips. I can't get enough of this app's easy navigation and quick access to chapters and playback controls. Great app! ListenBook supports so many formats, and the playback is always smooth. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is amazing. ListenBook is top-notch.
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