Book description
"Matching gorgeous prose to gorgeous artworks, Prose responds to each image as a moment of theatrical revelation, sensual or spiritual, and frequently both." -- Boston Sunday GlobeIn Caravaggio, New York Times bestselling author Francine Prose offers an enthralling account of the life and work of one of the greatest painters of all time. Caravaggio defied the aesthetic conventions of his time; his use of ordinary people, realistically portrayed--street boys, prostitutes, the poor, the aged--was a profound and revolutionary innovation that left its mark on generations of artists. His insistence on painting from nature, on rendering the emotional truth of experience, whether religious or secular, made him an artist who speaks across the centuries to modern day.Called "racy, intensely imagined, and highly readable" by the New York Times Book Review, Caravaggio includes eight pages of color illustrations, and is sure to appeal to art enthusiasts interested in one of history's true innovators. Caravaggio is part of the "Eminent Lives" series from HarperCollins, a selection of biographies by distinguished authors on canonical figures.
RealmRanger
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Jade Fox
ListenBook's player features, including chapters and bookmarks, are invaluable for a seamless experience. Quick access to chapters and controls ensures a seamless listening experience with ListenBook. It's effortless to use. Downloading over WiFi saves so much time. Very efficient.
SunVolt
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Liquid Science
The narrator's voices are so captivating, it's like they bring the stories to life. This app is my secret weapon for learning while I'm on the move. I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, thanks to this app.
New York Mood
The ability to download audio from network devices directly within ListenBook is incredibly convenient. ListenBook's intuitive controls and features have made it my preferred choice for audiobooks.
TrinitySoul
Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments. ListenBook's versatile features have made my audiobook experience more enjoyable than ever. I'm addicted to this app's ability to turn mundane moments into opportunities for intellectual growth. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Versace-Cat
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Shady Prairie
Audiobooks on this app have become my go-to entertainment for winding down. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didn’t have any major complaints, but I also don’t see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
Baby Brown
I've become so much more productive while cleaning or exercising – thanks to this app! The minimalist interface and intuitive settings make for an amazing user experience. This app's convenience has turned me into an avid audiobook listener.
Overrun
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ReiGnZ
ListenBook's smooth playback and easy navigation ensure that my audiobook experience is always top-notch. 💼 Elevating my work-from-home routine with this app's delightful audiobook selection! 💻📖 💃 Dancing through chores with audiobooks – this app turns cleaning into a lively and literary affair! 🎶📚 Talk about convenience! This app's ease of use and support for multiple audio formats ensure that I can enjoy my favorite stories without any hassle. 📱🔊 The adjustable playback speed is a secret weapon for getting through educational content faster.
CosPlatoon
Tone adjustment adds a personalized touch to the narration, making the audiobook experience even more immersive. CUE playlist support is a thoughtful feature that keeps my audiobook listening organized and enjoyable. 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.
Delicious
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Microwave
I've fallen in love with genres I never thought I'd explore, all thanks to this app. The ListenBook app has enriched my daily life, adding a layer of intellectual and emotional fulfillment. Simplifying my reading routine – this app's ease of use is remarkable. ListenBook’s playback is smooth and reliable. I never have issues with audio quality.
Pitfall
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Excellent app! I love the quick access to settings. It makes tweaking the app so easy.
NightDream
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MythMaker
With this app, I've unlocked the secret to reading even on the busiest days. ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection.
Grotas
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Kawaii Red
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Handsome
The app's performance is top-notch. It's stable, responsive, and optimized for a seamless audiobook experience. Kudos to the developers! Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
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