Book description
‘Paul Baker captures essence of an essentially uncapturable phenomenon making it just knowable enough for all. My dear, she’s on fire!’ DAMIAN BARR‘The following things have seemed impossibly camp to me at one point or another: a doll whose body acts as a cover for a toilet roll, a tantrum over wire coat hangers, a 1950s muscle magazine featuring a photo of a young man dressed as a gladiator, and a rat underneath a silver serving platter’An essential reappraisal of camp across time and across the globe, from the author of Fabulosa! and Outrageous!Camp has been an inescapable part of popular culture for at least the last 150 years. Famously unrestrained and ever evolving, it has not only captured the cultural imagination, but also played an important role as a form of protest and resistance. Paul Baker takes us through camp’s rebellious and revolutionary past with warmth, humour and sensitivity, starting with the court of Louis XIV and the dandies of the eighteenth century through to Showgirls, Harlem’s drag balls and Columbian telenovelas.Throughout its history, camp has been a place of refuge and renewal, of heroism and hedonism. This glorious celebration traces camp’s journey from the fringes of society to the mainstream.
Swedish Pixie
My commutes to work have transformed into exciting journeys thanks to this app. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy of audiobooks. With this app, reading is as simple as pressing play – it's genius! 🎉📚 This app has rekindled my love for books – I can't stop listening! 🚀🎧
Koi Diva
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Fennel Dove
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Insane SweepKick
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Universe Bullet
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360
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Backstreet
This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips. 🎉 The ease and functionality of this app make it my go-to choice for immersive audiobook experiences. 📱🎧 User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience. I love the compatibility with iOS 16. The app runs smoothly and flawlessly. High-quality playback even with complex formats like FLAC. Impressive!
Ba1t
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Pompeii Unicorn
I can't get enough of this app's convenience – it has turned my audiobook journey into a delightful habit. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. My recordings sound crystal clear.
High-Fructose
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BlackExcalibur
ListenBook's interface is not just aesthetically pleasing; it's also highly functional. Navigating through chapters and controls is a breeze. The user-friendly interface and smooth navigation make this app a pleasure to use daily.
Universe Bullet
I can't stop raving about this app – it's like having a personal library in my pocket. This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions. This app has made multitasking a breeze – I can 'read' while I work! ListenBook Pro takes my experience to the next level. Unlimited audiobook length, noise reduction, and voice tone adjustment? Count me in! The adjustable playback speed feature is a true innovation. It adds a personalized touch to my listening.
Hyper
I've found solace in listening to audiobooks before bed – it's my form of meditation. With ListenBook, I've unlocked a world of educational and entertaining content right at my fingertips. The download options are versatile, making it a breeze to get my favorite audiobooks on the go. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
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Wild Kitten
With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one convenient app. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. Audiobook listening has never been this easy and convenient – it's like having a personal narrator. The customizable controls and playback options cater perfectly to different audiobook preferences.
Pink Hopper
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Leaf Assassin
Effortlessly enjoying audiobooks on the go – kudos to this app's functionality. Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice. What a fantastic listening experience! The narrator brought the characters to life with distinct voices and emotional depth. The pacing was perfect - not too fast to lose details, not too slow to become boring. I particularly appreciated how well the narrator conveyed the atmosphere of key scenes.
Spunky Sphinx
I'm impressed by ListenBook's commitment to providing a silky-smooth playback experience. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Liquid Death
This app has reignited my passion for literature – I'm devouring books like never before. Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a winner.
Miss Twilight
Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's thoughtful features, such as auto-rewind and chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our storytelling cravings. 🎉📚 The download options are versatile, making it a breeze to get my favorite audiobooks on the go. Downloading over WiFi saves so much time. Very efficient. A masterclass in audiobook narration! The performer maintained perfect consistency in character voices throughout while keeping the main narration clear and engaging. The production was flawless - no weird edits or background noise. I'll be seeking out more works by this narrator. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
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