Book description
Instant New York Times Bestseller Inspiration leaps off the pages from Jerry Saltz's new book on creativity. . . . This book is for the artist or non-artist, for the person who gets plain English, for the person who understands that practical talk can coax out the mystical messages that lie underneath. --Steve Martin Art has the power to change our lives. For many, becoming an artist is a lifelong dream. But how to make it happen? In How to Be an Artist, Jerry Saltz, one of the art world's most celebrated and passionate voices, offers an indispensable handbook for creative people of all kinds. From the first sparks of inspiration--and how to pursue them without giving in to self-doubt--Saltz offers invaluable insight into what really matters to emerging artists: originality, persistence, a balance between knowledge and intuition, and that most precious of qualities, self-belief. Brimming with rules, prompts, and practical tips, How to Be an Artist gives artists new ways to break through creative blocks, get the most from materials, navigate career challenges, and above all find joy in the work. Teeming with full-color artwork from visionaries ancient and modern, this beautiful and useful book will help artists of all kinds--painters, photographers, writers, performers--realize their dreams.
Frosty Squid
ListenBook has truly transformed my audiobook experience. The sleek interface, extensive format support, and easy downloading options make it my go-to app! AirDrop sharing is a very convenient feature. Thanks, ListenBook! Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Waylay Dave
Bookmarks are a must-have for any audiobook lover. They help me stay organized and engaged. Downloading audiobooks over WiFi is super easy. Saves time.
Rook
The app is so reliable. Iβve never had any issues with it. Highly engaging! The combination of a well-written story and skilled narration made this audiobook hard to pause. I finished it much faster than I expected because I just couldnβt stop listening.
Delirium
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Vicious Street
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IceDog
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Twin Blaze
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D-Hog-Day
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Diamond Gamer
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Swedish Twizz
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Pepper Prada
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Acid Gosling
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Ember Master
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QuantumQuill
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ZenZone
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Stud
Say goodbye to monotony β this app's diverse format compatibility and intuitive controls have turned every moment into a thrilling audiobook experience. π±π With ListenBook Pro, I'm no longer limited by audiobook length. It's a liberating experience! I'm amazed by the extensive statistics tracking. It's fascinating to see my listening habits. Binaural audio reduces listening fatigue. Such a great feature! The app is perfect for people with visual impairments. Itβs so easy to navigate.
ReiGnZ
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Flashpoint
This app's user-friendly controls and sleek design have made audiobook listening a truly immersive journey. I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning.
Skylark
I've become so much more productive while cleaning or exercising β thanks to this app! ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay has made my drives more informative.
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