Book description
WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD"Reading rocker Smith's account of her relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, it's hard not to believe in fate. How else to explain the chance encounter that threw them together, allowing both to blossom? Quirky and spellbinding." -- People It was the summer Coltrane died, the summer of love and riots, and the summer when a chance encounter in Brooklyn led two young people on a path of art, devotion, and initiation. Patti Smith would evolve as a poet and performer, and Robert Mapplethorpe would direct his highly provocative style toward photography. Bound in innocence and enthusiasm, they traversed the city from Coney Island to Forty-Second Street, and eventually to the celebrated round table of Max's Kansas City, where the Andy Warhol contingent held court. In 1969, the pair set up camp at the Hotel Chelsea and soon entered a community of the famous and infamous, the influential artists of the day and the colorful fringe. It was a time of heightened awareness, when the worlds of poetry, rock and roll, art, and sexual politics were colliding and exploding. In this milieu, two kids made a pact to take care of each other. Scrappy, romantic, committed to create, and fueled by their mutual dreams and drives, they would prod and provide for one another during the hungry years.Just Kids begins as a love story and ends as an elegy. It serves as a salute to New York City during the late sixties and seventies and to its rich and poor, its hustlers and hellions. A true fable, it is a portrait of two young artists' ascent, a prelude to fame.
Blistered Outlaw
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Prometheus
Chapters make it so easy to pick up where I left off. No more hunting around. The app's versatility in downloading audio is impressive. It streamlines the process and saves time.
Tin Mutt
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Thunder Tank
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Mother Hen
With ListenBook, I've found a versatile and enjoyable way to listen to audiobooks and expand my knowledge. I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any hassle. Library organization has never been easier thanks to ListenBook. My collection is well-managed. The app is perfect for long commutes. It keeps me entertained for hours.
Avenge Paws
The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Whip Chu
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Shady Lady
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Moon Peaches
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Bad Princess
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Noisy Girl
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High Kingdom Warrior
Effortlessly enjoying audiobooks on the go β kudos to this app's functionality. Say goodbye to monotony β this app's diverse format support and intuitive controls have turned my daily activities into thrilling audiobook adventures. π±π The app's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a true companion for all occasions. I'm blown away by the app's performance. It's fast, reliable, and tailored for audiobook lovers.
Prometheus
π Igniting my imagination while preparing dinner β this app adds flavor to every meal! π²π Navigating audiobooks seamlessly β this app's design is top-notch. Binaural audio processing is amazing. Reduced my listening fatigue significantly.
Mr. Lucky
This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of intellectual discovery β a win-win! From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing different formats has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary listening sessions. π±π
Thumb Candy
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Mirage
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Bambi Benz
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Fuzzy Rainbow
Listening to audiobooks has become my daily ritual for relaxation and escape. ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I always have access to my favorite content. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique and fun feature. I can customize the narration to my liking.
NecroBull
The minimalist interface and intuitive settings make for an amazing user experience. I can't get enough of this app's convenience and the endless possibilities it offers. The sleep timer is a lifesaver. I fall asleep listening to my books every night.
Pitfall
The noise reduction feature in ListenBook Pro is a game-changer for enjoying clear recordings. I love the ability to import books from my computer. Itβs so easy.
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