Book description
This collection contains twelve episodes from the greatest science fiction shows ever broadcast during the golden age of radio, including a two-part Suspense episode starring Orson Welles written by Curt Siodmak, author of The Wolf Man, one of Universal Pictures' biggest hits. Other classics include stories by H. G. Wells, Robert Heinlein, Frederick Pohl, and Murray Leinster on Dimension X, Escape, and X Minus One.You'll hear radio's finest actors perform before the microphone, including Lawrence Olivier, Raymond Burr, John McIntire, Jeanette Nolan, Daws Butler, Alan Reed, June Foray, Joseph Kearns, John Dehner, Dick Beals, Betty Lou Gerson, and more.Relive twelve of the best science fiction radio shows from yesteryear and the legendary stars that made them great in this incredible collection.Included are the following shows and episodes:Suspense, "Donovan's Brain, Part 1" by Curt Siodmak 5/18/44Suspense, "Donovan's Brain, Part 2" by Curt Siodmak 5/25/44The Sealed Book, "Beware of Tomorrow" by Robert Arthur and David Kogan 7/29/45Escape, "Dream of Armageddon" by H. G. Wells 9/5/48Mysterious Traveler, "The Big Brain" by Robert Arthur and David Kogan 3/14/50Dimension X, "The Roads Must Roll" by Robert Heinlein 9/1/50Theatre Royal, "The Country of the Blind" by H. G. Wells 1/2/54Exploring Tomorrow, "First Contact" by Murray Leinster 1/15/58X Minus One, "Requiem" by Robert Heinlein 10/27/55X Minus One, "Tunnel under the World" by Frederick Pohl 3/14/56CBS Radio Workshop, "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 5/25/56CBS Radio Workshop, "A Pride of Carrots, or Venus Well Served" by Robert Nathan 9/14/56
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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
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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