Book description
A hopeful meditation on how periods of inactivity become reimagined as fertile spaces for design and how we might use this strange moment in history. Hi, everyone. I'm speaking to you from my apartment in Oakland, though I've virtually placed myself in the rose garden nearby. Artist and writer Jenny Odell hadn't originally planned to deliver the Harvard University Graduate School of Design's 2020 Class Day Address from her living room. But on May 25, 2020, there was Jenny, framed by a rose garden in her Zoom background, speaking to an audience she could not see about the role of design in a suspended moment marked by uncertainty in a global pandemic. Odell's message, itself a timely reflection on observation, embraces the standstill and its potential to deepen and expand our individual and collective attention and sensitivity to time, place, and presence--in turn, perhaps, enabling us all, amid our new virtual contexts, to better connect with our natural and cultural environments. Odell unspools this hopeful meditation in Inhabiting the Negative Space, where periods of inactivity become reimagined not as wasted time but fertile spaces for a kind of design predicated less on relentless production and more on permitting a deeper, more careful look at what exactly is demanding or tapping our time and attention, and how we might use this strange moment in history to respond.
Dropkick
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Dark Horse
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Pinup Diva
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Mud Eye
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ThoughtTrail
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Sโmore Vixen
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DreamDiver
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Serendipity
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Mad Jack
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MrOnsTr
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Succubus In Training
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Energy
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Canary Apple Red
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Metal Aphrodite
The download options are versatile, making it a breeze to get my favorite audiobooks on the go. No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone.
Fiend Oblivion
ListenBook's audiobook player is a true workhorse โ chapters, controls, and filters are all seamlessly integrated. ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. I love the auto-rewind feature. ListenBook always picks up right where I left off.
Rooster
Audiobooks have become my preferred way to unwind โ and this app is my partner in crime. I can't imagine my audiobook routine without ListenBook's seamless audio player. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading a seamless part of my life. ๐๐ This app has rekindled my love for books โ I can't stop listening! ๐๐ง
Firefly Caramel
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Lightening Trip
Listening to audiobooks while gardening has made my outdoor time even more relaxing. Kudos to ListenBook for the intuitive design and easy-to-use controls. It's evident that they've put a lot of thought into user experience. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend! This audiobook exceeded all my expectations! The narrator's ability to convey emotion through voice alone was remarkable. I laughed, I gasped, I might have even teared up at points - all because of the incredible vocal performance. The story came alive in a way reading alone couldn't achieve.
Apex
ListenBook's basic audio filters enhance my listening experience and make it uniquely mine. ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. Download options are versatile, making it easy to get audiobooks from various sources. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to bond over stories. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
Snapple Whistler
This app has added a new layer of enjoyment to my downtime โ I'm truly grateful. This app has turned even the most ordinary moments into reading sessions. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true for those epic tales. It's like having a personal audiobook library in your pocket. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to spread the joy of captivating stories with friends. Kudos to the developers for optimizing this app for iOS 16. It runs like a dream on my device.
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