Book description
From distinguished critic and curator John-Paul Stonard, a dazzling, panoramic world history of art from ancient times to the present for the twenty-first century reader. Creation tells the extraordinary story of how people all over the globe, from prehistory to the present day, have created images in order to understand the world they inhabit. It explores the remarkable endurance of this creative impulse, and by tracing the diversity of artistic forms through the ages, offers a comprehensive and exhilarating introduction to world art.Historian, critic, and curator John-Paul Stonard has assembled a dazzling array of paintings, sculptures and artifacts to tell a story of vitality and renewal. Fully illustrated, each chapter of Creation allows intimate access to key works of art and the conversations surrounding them, from the earliest cave paintings of the Palaeolithic Era to the conceptual art of today. Stonard has written a captivating and searching look at the evolving legacies of the past and casts a cold eye on our own unstable vantage point.
Tall Sally
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New York Winder
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ManBreaker
This app has made me realize that I don't need a lot of time to read. ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Jungle King
Easy access to chapters and silky-smooth playback. Love it! The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Marine Dre
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Stud
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Berlin Kamikaze
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Gr8 Flick
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Fuzzy Claws
Looping playback is a valuable study tool. It helps me grasp complex content and retain information. The app is perfect for road trips. It keeps me entertained for hours.
Kingfisher
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Cowboy Booter
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Thumb Candy
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences – a thoughtful feature. Unlimited audiobook length with ListenBook Pro is a game-changer.
Shooter
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Metal Aphrodite
Effortlessly enjoying audiobooks on the go – kudos to this app's functionality. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
MindfulMingle
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CuriousCoder
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Digger
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Spitfire
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DanimalDaze
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Nutmeg Riot
Audiobooks have transformed my daily walks into a time of inspiration and learning. I love how this app's user-friendly interface allows me to navigate through chapters and controls effortlessly.
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