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.
Pepper Prada
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Metal Aphrodite
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Moonflower
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Zesty Dragon
This app has made literature accessible and engaging for all ages. ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortless and enjoyable.
Petite Flurry
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Sand Whiskers
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Gbbledgoodk
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Toxic-oxide
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Fiend Oblivion
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Mafia Princess
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Sand Whiskers
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Waylay Dave
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White Swan
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Flint Cast-Iron
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Black Walnut
The absence of synchronization requirements on ListenBook is a breath of fresh air. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading a part of my busy life. Audiobook pleasure without the fuss β this app's functionality is top-notch.
Alley Fiend
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Poppin Loot
I'm grateful for this app, as it allows me to keep up with my reading even while multitasking. With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. Navigating chapters and genres is a breeze with this app's functionality.
Parallax Sugar
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Mud Eye
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Muzish
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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