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.
SunnySnap
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Third Moon
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DollFaceKillah
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Rocky Highway
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Mule Skinner
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Freak
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Count Eagle
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Snapdragon
Bookmarks are a must-have for any audiobook lover. They help me stay organized and engaged. Smooth playback and great sound quality. ListenBook is my new favorite app!
Force
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Racy Lady
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LoreLoomer
The adjustable playback speed is a revelation. It's like having a personal audiobook narrator at my pace. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling. The statistics feature is brilliant. I love seeing how much time I spend on audiobooks with ListenBook.
Call Back Queen
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Cricket
Audiobook multitasking made simple β this app's functionality is a true delight. I've recommended ListenBook to all my fellow bookworms. It's a true companion for audiobook lovers. The app's compatibility with CarPlay adds an extra layer of convenience, especially during road trips.
Raggedy Ann
ListenBook's support for chapters and bookmarks ensures that I never lose my place in a story. I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in stories with this app. π Bedtime stories for adults? Yes, please! This app is a dream come true. ππ Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Excellent app!
Landfill Max
The features on this app, from bookmarks to playback speed, cater to all preferences. Unlimited length audiobooks with ListenBook Pro are a huge plus! Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are simply amazing.
Boo
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Honey
The diverse range of narrators adds a new layer of depth to each story. ListenBook's versatile player features are like having a personal audio assistant β it's that good! ListenBook's library organization and book groups have made managing my audiobooks a breeze. Simplifying audiobook adventures β this app's ease of use is a delight.
Canary Apple Red
Tone adjustment is a thoughtful addition that adds a personal touch to the audiobook narration. It's like having a narrator tailor their voice to my preferences. Controls are intuitive and user-friendly, making my audiobook experience seamless. An absolutely stellar production from start to finish! The narrator's command of pacing and tone was masterful, knowing exactly when to speed up for excitement or slow down for dramatic effect. The audio quality was pristine with no distracting mouth sounds or uneven volume.
Nibbler
With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide.
Jetta Talent
I've discovered authors I'd never heard of before, and now they're among my favorites. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are excellent additions.
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