Book description
A visionary story of three generations of artists whose search for meaning and connection transcends the limits of life How do we relate to--and hold--our family's past? Is it through technology? Through spirit? Art, poetry, music? Or is it through the resonances we look for in ourselves? In Artificial, we meet the Kurzweils, a family of creators who are preserving their history through unusual means. At the center is renowned inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil, who has long been saving the documents of his deceased father, Fredric, an accomplished conductor and pianist from Vienna who fled the Nazis in 1938. Once, Fred's life was saved by his art: an American benefactor, impressed by Fred's musical genius, sponsored his emigration to the United States. He escaped just one month before Kristallnacht. Now, Fred has returned. Through AI and salvaged writing, Ray is building a chatbot that writes in Fred's voice, and he enlists his daughter, cartoonist Amy Kurzweil, to help him ensure the immortality of their family's fraught inheritance. Amy's deepening understanding of her family's traumatic uprooting resonates with the creative life she fights to claim in the present, as Amy and her partner, Jacob, chase jobs, and each other, across the country. Kurzweil evokes an understanding of accomplishment that centers conversation and connection, knowing and being known by others. With Kurzweil's signature humanity and humor, in boundary-pushing, gorgeous handmade drawings, Artificial guides us through nuanced questions about art, memory, and technology, demonstrating that love, a process of focused attention, is what grounds a meaningful life.
Ozzie Treat
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Berry Succubus
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Rosie Bird
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Snout Pixie
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Hyper Kong
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Cumulo
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Bad Princess
This app has made me appreciate the art of storytelling even more. This app's sleek design and effortless controls have made audiobook listening an immersive experience.
Lady Katniss
I love that I can switch between devices seamlessly and continue where I left off. This app has turned even my mundane tasks into exciting learning opportunities. An audiobook lover's dream come true! This app's seamless functionality and diverse format support make it my go-to choice for immersive storytelling. ๐๐ง Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment enhance the listening experience significantly. The appโs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Kickstart
This app is a gift for book lovers who struggle to find reading time. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
Frosty Sunshine
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Tangerine
Thanks to ListenBook, I'm now exploring different genres and formats I never thought I would. This app has made me realize that I don't need a lot of time to read. The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening. Tone adjustment adds a new layer of personalization to my audiobook experience. It's like having the narrator tailor the voice to my preferences. This audiobook kept me company during a long road trip and made the miles disappear! The narrator's engaging performance and the crisp production quality made for an immersive experience. I appreciated how well they balanced drama with clarity - never sacrificing understanding for effect.
Mother Hen
This app has brought back the joy of reading, even when I'm on the move. ListenBook has redefined the way I experience stories, turning every moment into an adventure. I'm hooked on this app's ability to make every moment a reading moment. Streamlining my audiobook journey โ this app's design is top-notch. Elegant design and easy-to-use interface. Very happy with ListenBook.
Twix Esses
Seamless integration with all my devices and flawless synchronization โ top-notch. ListenBookโs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. This was my first audiobook in this genre and I'm hooked! The performance brought the story to life in a way reading never could. Already downloaded another by the same narrator.
Scooby Did
With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my daily routines more enriching and rewarding. Noise reduction and tone changing are awesome features.
Sir Shove
I'm hooked on this app's ability to make every moment a reading moment. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature turns any environment into a cozy listening haven. Perfect narration for this genre! The voice actorโs tone matched the atmosphere of the book, enhancing the overall experience. No complaintsโjust a smooth, enjoyable listen from beginning to end. I've found my new favorite narrator! Their voice was perfectly suited to this material, with just the right blend of authority and approachability. The production quality was broadcast-level - no distracting breaths, clicks, or inconsistent volume. Already looking for more of their work.
Black Mustard
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Noisy Girl
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Undergrad
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook is a fantastic way to spread the joy of listening. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
QuestQuill
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my immersion in every audiobook, regardless of surroundings. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
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