Book description
A rich banquet at the cutting edge of the arts, rooted in California's eclectic cultural gumbo, by one of America's most gifted critics, who died young in 2019."A perfect journalistic valediction from one of LA's finest commentators."--Richard ThompsonThe late Scott Timberg championed artists earnestly and relentlessly, with empathy and persistence. He was a vocal and widely admired advocate for working artists, one of the first to sound the alarm on the escalating economic challenges that have faced creative workers in the twenty-first century. The twenty-six reflections in this book form a valuable window onto many cultural shifts that have upended the country's creative traditions and expectations. They are, by turns, surprising, wide-ranging, passionate, and fun. Timberg's perceptive and enthusiastic profiles on the arts extend to West Coast jazz and Gustavo Dudamel's LA Philharmonic, the fiction of Ray Bradbury and John Rechy, the early films of Spike Jonze and Christopher Nolan, the comics of Los Bros Hernandez and Adrian Tomine, and many more musicians, novelists, filmmakers, architects, and impresarios. Timberg had a knack, as Ted Gioia writes in his introduction, for "finding the best in the cultural scene on the dream coast." This is an indispensable volume that showcases the author's endless curiosity, as well as his passion and love for California--especially that confounding and complex metropolis Los Angeles.
ShadowDancer
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Cricket
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Mr. 44
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Sweet Bacon
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ThoughtTrailblazer
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SunnySnap
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have revolutionized the way I enjoy my audio content. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narratorโs voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldnโt necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Flame OUT
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Bom Crossed
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Rummy Stickers
If you love stories but have a busy schedule, this app is your solution! ListenBook has made my daily walks so much more enjoyable. I'm always learning now! Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a creative feature that adds a personal touch to the experience.
Darkside Orbit
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch has made my listening experience even more seamless. ๐ก This app is a brilliant way to squeeze in reading time amidst my busy schedule! ๐ฑ๐ฉโ๐ณ 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.
Alley Fiend
The convenience of having an entire library at my fingertips is a dream come true. Audiobooks on this app have turned my travels into explorations of new narratives. The quick access to chapters and controls makes the app a joy to use. I'm always in control.
Demo Zero
Audiobooks on this app have made my morning rituals something to look forward to. This app has added a new layer of enjoyment to my downtime โ I'm truly grateful. I love the cloud integration. I can access my books from anywhere. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itโs a unique feature.
Canine Hannibal
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Saturn Extreme
ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a thoughtful touch I appreciate. Looping playback is an invaluable study tool. It helps me absorb complex information effortlessly.
Dark Matter
This app is a true gift for book lovers โ it's like having a personal library wherever I go. Integration with Apple CarPlay has made long road trips so much more enjoyable. This app is my secret weapon for staying entertained during mundane tasks. Downloading audiobooks is a breeze, thanks to the variety of options available.
Chapstick
Audiobooks at my fingertips โ this app's ease of use is a game-changer. Easy chapter navigation and beautiful design make this app stand out.
Whip Chu
The narrators on this app are truly talented โ they bring characters to life. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
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