Book description
Foreword by James NaughtieJoin the journey of Listen In as we uncover the sensational early days of radio through never-before-heard testimonies from listeners. With heart-warming tales, humorous illustrations, and witty cartoons, witness how radio revolutionised family life.Beaty Rubens' hugely enjoyable book shows us why the medium of radio cast such a spell over those who suddenly found they could travel the world without leaving home. She weaves a compelling story of the radical changes the wireless brought to the way people lived. - Rory Cellan-JonesRadio today evokes feelings of familiarity and comfort, background noise to ease the silence. Its early history, however, was far more exciting. Between 1922 and 1939, British life was transformed by what was known as the 'Radio Craze'.Listen In explores the impact of radio on a personal level through the experiences of those who were there before and during its circulation into the home. The then-radical form of technology revolutionised life within the private sphere, whereby families could tune into outside voices and music, SOS calls, the Pips, the News, sport, royalty and innovative radiogenic comedy.Generously illustrated and drawing on contemporary journalism, fiction, diaries, cartoons and a remarkable cache of unpublished first-person testimonies discovered in the archives of the Bodleian Library in Oxford, Listen In is packed with entertaining and thought-provoking stories. It comes at a timely moment when traditional linear radio is shifting in response to podcasting, and the entire experience of how we consume audio is once again undergoing transformation.
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Show Boat
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Sir Shark
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Rook
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Mosquit-No
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Gothic Slacker
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Firefly
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Tweety
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WanderWord
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ListenBook has turned my everyday moments into extraordinary journeys of imagination. ListenBook's easy sharing options make it a breeze to introduce friends to my favorite audiobooks. Sharing is caring! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions. Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized.
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I'm hooked on this app – it's like Netflix for book lovers! I'm able to catch up on my reading list even during the busiest days. ListenBook has become my trusted companion, making even the busiest days enjoyable. Great app for audiobook enthusiasts. ListenBook supports a wide range of formats.
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X-Dew
Quick access to chapters is so handy. Navigating through content is a breeze. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
WanderWord
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick controls make it my preferred choice for audiobook enjoyment. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
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ListenBook's support for various formats means I can explore a wide range of content without limitations. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design and user-friendly interface. Effortlessly exploring audiobook worlds – this app's functionality is genius. ListenBook has elevated my learning experience. I'm retaining more information than ever.
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