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.
Frenzy
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Deano
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Black Firefly
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BearDrift
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Riff Raff
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AxelRoad
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Guillotine
I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. The range of supported formats is impressive. No more converting files! The app is worth every penny. Itβs packed with features and works flawlessly. I love the ability to import books from my computer. Itβs so easy. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureβitβs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Dorothy Solitaire
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VisionVortex
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Roma Kabuki
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Texas Butterfly
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German Coach
The controls on ListenBook are intuitive and user-friendly, making it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. π Transforming my mundane routine into a captivating journey β thank you, this app! β¨π Looping playback is my favorite study tool. It's a game-changer for mastering challenging content. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. It's like having a personal assistant for my literary adventures. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
Dez Bonbon
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Prez Dog
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Vagabond Warrior
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Chicago Blackout
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WeldMaster
ListenBook's user-friendly design and compatibility with different formats have made it my go-to app. Audiobook immersion simplified β this app's ease of use is a true asset. With ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become hassle-free, thanks to the various download options. ListenBook has completely elevated my audiobook experience. It's an integral part of my daily routine.
Insane SweepKick
With this app, reading is no longer confined to a specific time or place. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection.
Lady Pomegranate
I've recommended this app to all my fellow audiobook enthusiasts. It's a game-changer! ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars! Incredible character voices! Each person felt distinct without being over-the-top. The emotional scenes gave me chills with how well they were delivered.
Speedwell
Finally, a way to enjoy literature on the go without straining my eyes. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
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