Book description
The Many Children of ConanLittle did then-obscure Texas writer Robert E. Howard know that with the 1929 publication of "The Shadow Kingdom" in the pulp magazine Weird Tales, he had given birth to a new and vibrant subgenre of fantasy fiction.Sword-and-sorcery went from pulp obscurity to mass-market paperback popularity before suffering a spectacular publishing collapse in the 1980s. But it lives on in the broader culture and today enjoys a second life in popular role-playing games, music, and films, and helped give birth to a new literary subgenre known as grimdark, popularized by the likes of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series.Flame and Crimson: A History of Sword-and-Sorcery provides much-needed definitions and critical rigor to this misunderstood fantasy subgenre. It traces its origins in the likes of historical fiction, to its birth in the pages of Weird Tales, to its flowering in the Frank Frazetta-illustrated Lancer Conan Saga series in the 1960s. It covers its "barbarian bust" beneath a heap of second-rate pastiche, a pack of colorful and wildly entertaining and awful sword-and-sorcery films, and popular culture second life in the likes of Dungeons & Dragons and the bombast of heavy metal music.
DreamDiver
This app's user-friendly design makes navigating through books a breeze. This app has made me appreciate the art of storytelling even more. The app's design is sleek and modern β it's a pleasure to navigate. βοΈ Loving the fact that I can learn and listen at the same time β multitasking made easy! π§ π§
Murder Matter
ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. Navigating through my audiobook library is a joy with this app's intuitive interface and easy controls. It's like having a personal reading companion at my side. π±π A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
Delirium
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Cujo
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Pocket Mazda
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DreadSherX
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Stick Shift
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Sofa King
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Sky
ListenBook's support for chapters and bookmarks ensures that I never lose my place in a story. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality to a new level. My daily workouts are more enjoyable now, thanks to seamless integration with Apple Watch. ListenBook has revolutionized the way I consume content. It's like having a personal tutor in my ear.
Dangle
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Scarlet Mary
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BuzzBait
ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. With this app, every moment becomes an opportunity to indulge in fantastic stories. The controls, layout, and seamless playback are a reader's dream. ππ§ Discovering new literary worlds has never been this easy. This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audiobook library is at my fingertips. ππ ListenBook has become my constant companion. It's like having a personal audiobook assistant.
Sandbox
This app has made multitasking a breeze β I can 'read' while I work! Effortless audiobook exploration β this app's functionality is a true delight. I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
Engine Eye
Background play feature lets me multitask while enjoying a book β brilliant! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of reading. AirDrop sharing is a very convenient feature. Thanks, ListenBook! ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Seattle Jay
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Sapiens
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a brilliant way to connect. I'm amazed at how this app's features cater to audiobook enthusiasts' every need. ListenBook's extensive format support makes it the ultimate audiobook app for any audiobook lover. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
Metal Lady
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VPR
ListenBook has become my trusted companion, guiding me through the realms of imagination. Adjustable playback speed is a brilliant feature. It adds a layer of customization to my audiobook enjoyment. Packed with useful features. My favorite audiobook app!
Blink
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Flashpoint
With ListenBook, I've found a versatile and enjoyable way to listen to audiobooks and expand my knowledge. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is truly impressive. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options are essential for my audiobook enjoyment and study. ListenBook's commitment to user experience shines through its thoughtful design and seamless functionality. ListenBook is fantastic! Supports every audiobook format I have. Super convenient!
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