Book description
Foreword by Huw LemmeyNote on author and text by Luke RobertsIt's mid morning. Cool. Not many coffee bars open. I, the brave one, god of any telephone kiosk, walk down Dean Street, see the man of the day; raincoat, shoulders round, hair black, falling out; heavenly blue eyes cast down into his own hell. Bold as brass I cross the road stopping dead in front of him. He raises his eyes, so sadly that I love him for it.Leda is lost. Bouncing from job to job, from coffee bar to house party, he spends his days watching the hours pass and waiting for the night to arrive. Trysts in the rubble of a bombsite follow hours spent in bedsits with near strangers, as Leda is forced to find intimacy in unusual places.Semi-homeless and estranged from his given family, he relies on the support of his chosen one: a community of older gay men and divorced women who feed and clothe him, gently encouraging him to find a foothold in a society which excludes him at every turn. And then there is Daniel, a buttoned-up man of the Lord, for whom Leda nurses an unrequited obsession - one which sends him spiralling into self-destruction.This newly discovered, never-before-published novel - which pre-dates the Sexual Offences Act of 1967 - is a portrait of a lost Soho, as well as an important document of queer, working-class life, from a voice long overlooked.
Knock Out Star
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Double Eerie
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Capital F
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RedFisher
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Goldman
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Bleach
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EchoExplorer
This app has made multitasking a breeze – I can 'read' while I work! Adjustable playback speed is my secret weapon for covering more material in less time. A productivity boost!
West Warrior
Auto-rewind feature is a lifesaver. I never lose my place! The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Pexxious
I'm amazed at how this app has expanded my reading horizons. 🚗📖 Road trips have never been this entertaining – this app keeps me engaged on the highway! 🚙🎉 🎶📚 Replacing melodies with literary symphonies – my ears are in love! 🎵📚 Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my audiobook library. Easy access to chapters and silky-smooth playback. Love it!
HedgeH0g2
This app has enriched my daily routine with the joy of stories and knowledge. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very user-friendly.
Zero Corn
This app's sleek design and effortless controls have made audiobook listening an immersive experience. Looping playback is my secret weapon for language learning. It's revolutionized my approach. Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic feature! ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve found. The interface is clean and easy to use.
Magenta
I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily activities. I'm on a literary adventure wherever I go, all thanks to this app. Its extensive format support and effortless navigation make audiobook listening a breeze. 🌟📚 Adjustable playback speed is a brilliant feature. It adds a layer of customization to my audiobook enjoyment.
Old Orange Eyes
The convenience of having an entire library at my fingertips is a dream come true. ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent user experience sets a new standard in audiobook apps. Download options are plenty – I can get my audiobooks from various sources hassle-free. The interface is sleek and modern. It's a pleasure to navigate and use the app.
High Beam
Navigating through my audiobook library is a joy with this app's intuitive interface and easy controls. It's like having a personal reading companion at my side. 📱📖 The layout is not only beautiful but also intuitive. Controls are easy to access.
Show Boat
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Nutmeg Riot
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my audio content much more enjoyable in noisy environments. This app has brought back the joy of reading, even when I'm on the move. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading such a natural part of my day.
Necessary Momentum
ListenBook's clean interface and organized layout make it a pleasure to browse through my audiobooks. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my daily dose of literary magic. Audiobooks made accessible – this app's ease of use is a true blessing. ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze. Makes listening to audiobooks so easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
Flotsams54
I appreciate the option to listen to samples before committing to a book. With ListenBook, I can listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with maximum comfort and convenience. A serviceable audiobook that met basic expectations. The narration was clear if somewhat unremarkable, and the production quality was standard without any noticeable technical issues. It kept me moderately engaged during workouts but didn't leave a lasting impression.
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