Book description
From the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their creativity, comes a beautifully crafted book many years in the making that offers that same deep wisdom to all of us. "I set out to write a book about what to do to make a great work of art. Instead, it revealed itself to be a book on how to be." --Rick Rubin Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day. Rick Rubin is known for something else: creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can home in on who they really are and what they really offer. He has made a practice of helping people transcend their self-imposed expectations in order to reconnect with a state of innocence from which the surprising becomes inevitable. Over the years, as he has thought deeply about where creativity comes from and where it doesn't, he has learned that being an artist isn't about your specific output, it's about your relationship to the world. Creativity has a place in everyone's life, and everyone can make that place larger. In fact, there are few more important responsibilities. The Creative Act is a beautiful and generous course of study that illuminates the path of the artist as a road we all can follow. It distills the wisdom gleaned from a lifetime's work into a luminous reading experience that puts the power to create moments--and lifetimes--of exhilaration and transcendence within closer reach for all of us.Review"You'll probably read this extraordinary book four times. The first time, you'll gobble it up. The second time, you'll savour it. The third time, you'll take notes in the margins. But the fourth time, the fourth time it will be part of you as you create the work you were ready to ship." - Seth Godin "A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will gladden the hearts of writers and artists everywhere, and get them working again with a new sense of meaning and direction. A stunning accomplishment." -Anne LamottAbout the AuthorRick Rubin is a nine-time GRAMMY-winning producer, named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time and the most successful producer in any genre by Rolling Stone. He has collaborated with artists from Tom Petty to Adele, Johnny Cash to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys to Slayer, Kanye West to the Strokes, and System of a Down to Jay-Z.
Toy Dogwatch
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Snake Eyes
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Criss Cross
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Double Eerie
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MuseMaster
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Friday Fox
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ButterQuest
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Serendipity
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Joker's Grin
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Referee
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Chuckles
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Twinkle Cutlass
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AlertXis
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Cosmo
This app's user-friendly design makes navigating through books a breeze. Audiobook pleasure simplified β this app's functionality is a reader's delight. Great for both casual listening and studying. The audio filters are a nice touch.
Boo
The family subscription option is a money-saver β everyone gets to enjoy their favorite books. Audiobooks have become my constant companions, and this app's seamless functionality and diverse compatibility ensure that every tale is a captivating journey. ππ§ ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options are essential for my audiobook enjoyment and study. ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks a breeze. The smooth playback and intuitive interface are unmatched. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. Itβs so convenient.
Potato Sub
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Pusher
I'm hooked on this app β it's my escape to different worlds and adventures. From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing different formats has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary listening sessions. π±π ListenBook Pro's noise reduction is a lifesaver. I can hear clearly even in noisy environments. ListenBookβs interface is beautiful and functional. Itβs my favorite app for audiobooks.
Sβmore Vixen
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Breadmaker
This app's playback controls and features make it a breeze to customize my listening experience. With this app, I'm experiencing the joy of reading in a whole new light. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature elevates my listening experience, allowing me to focus on the content. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. I love the statistics feature. Itβs fun to see how much Iβve listened.
Sepukku
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and precise controls make it a joy to use every day. Kudos to ListenBook for optimizing the app for iOS 16 β it shows their dedication to excellence. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made multitasking with audio content a breeze. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fascinating way to add a personal touch to my audiobook journey.
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