Book description
At their best, the pictures add to our understanding of the surface event documented and reveal something profound about the people pushing that history forward. - The Los Angeles Times Available for the first time in an accessible paperback edition, this groundbreaking book presents a remarkable selection of contact sheets and ancillary material, revealing how the most celebrated Magnum photographers capture and edit the very best shots. Addressing key questions of photographic practice, the book illuminates the creative methods, strategies, and editing processes behind some of the world's most iconic images. Featured are 139 contact sheets from sixty- nine photographers, as well as zoom-in details, selected photographs, press cards, notebooks, and spreads from contemporary publications including Life magazine and Picture Post. Further insight into each contact sheet is provided by texts written by the photographers themselves or by experts chosen by the members' estates. Many of the acknowledged greats of photography are featured, including Henri Cartier- Bresson, Elliott Erwitt, and Inge Morath, as well as such members of Magnum's latest generation as Jonas Bendiksen, Alessandra Sanguinetti, and Alec Soth. The contact sheets cover over seventy years of history, from Robert Capa's Normandy landings and the Paris riots of 1968 via Bruno Barbey, to images of Che Geuvara by René Burri, Malcolm X by Eve Arnold, and portraits of classic New Yorkers by Bruce Gilden.
RZR
The absence of synchronization requirements on ListenBook is a breath of fresh air. This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any hassle. My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thanks to automatic artwork and metadata. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
Onion King
🌟 Simplifying my reading routine – this app's user-friendly design ensures I'm always in sync with my favorite stories. 📚✨ Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's design is a standout. CUE playlist support helps me organize my audiobooks efficiently. It's a great organizational tool. Supports a wide range of formats flawlessly. Very happy with it. ListenBook’s interface is sleek and user-friendly. Finding and playing my audiobooks has never been easier.
Tunez
Audiobooks have made my morning routine something to look forward to. ListenBook's customizable features, from playback speed to audio filters, cater to every audiobook lover's preferences. With this app, my daily commute has transformed into an engaging journey through captivating stories. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is top-notch. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is top-notch.
Nutmeg
🌌 Whether I'm cooking, commuting, or relaxing at home, this app's seamless functionality keeps me engaged in captivating narratives. 🎧✨ Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality to a new level. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend! Great for multitasking! I listened while cooking, driving, and even working out, and it kept me entertained the whole time. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, and the story flowed smoothly. Very enjoyable!
Dora the Destroyer
I appreciate how ListenBook offers various methods for downloading audio – it caters to different preferences. ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay has made my drives more informative. The basic audio filters are a game-changer. Adjusting playback speed is a breeze. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Twister Hero
Audiobooks on this app have made me look forward to my long commutes. 🎶📚 Tuning in to the symphony of stories – audiobooks are the soundtrack of my daily routines. 🎵📚 The app's performance is beyond impressive. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a fantastic bonus. It keeps me entertained during long drives. Packed with useful features. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook app.
The Final Judgement
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. With this app, I can devour books like never before – it's incredibly efficient. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Miss Fix It
The app's stability is impressive – it runs smoothly without any glitches. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading a seamless part of my life. 🌟 Adding excitement to each day – this app ensures that every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories. 📚🚀 ListenBook has seamlessly integrated into my daily routine, enhancing my workouts, commutes, and moments of relaxation. It's a true companion. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thanks, ListenBook!
Daffy Girl
The ListenBook app is a fantastic companion for my long walks, helping me learn and explore at the same time. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
360
The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips. 🚗📖 Beating traffic blues with engaging audiobooks – driving has never been this fun! 🚗🎧 Kudos to the creators for crafting an app that understands audiobook lovers. With smooth playback and thoughtful design, it's a true companion for book enthusiasts. 📚👏
Oblivion
Audiobooks have made my morning routine something to look forward to. As a language enthusiast, this app has been a fantastic tool for learning new languages. ListenBook has revolutionized my audio experience, making it both personalized and engaging. With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines – it's a game-changer. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Switch
The fact that ListenBook doesn't just play, but enhances audio quality, is truly remarkable. ListenBook's attention to detail in design and functionality sets it apart from other audiobook apps. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Guillotine
The 'Continue Listening' feature ensures I never lose my place, no matter where I am. With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences – it's a fantastic touch. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
Teeder
ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features make it easy to keep my content at my fingertips. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading a part of my busy life. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
Guncap Slingbad
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a novel feature that allows for a personalized listening experience.
Hemingway Mirmillone
🎶 Swapping background music for the soothing voices of narrators – audiobooks have become my soundtrack for daily life. 🎵📚 I'm blown away by the silky-smooth playback, even for high-quality formats like FLAC. Top-notch performance! Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks. Listening stats motivate me to read more. Great feature! It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
VenusXX
With its powerful audio downloading features, I can have my favorite audiobooks ready to go, anytime and anywhere. Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience. Listened to this on a road trip and it made the hours fly by. Even my passengers who weren't following along commented on how nice the narrator's voice was.
Are Ess Tee
I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, thanks to this app. I can finally listen to all my audiobooks seamlessly with ListenBook. The customizable playback controls and chapter navigation make it a breeze. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options are essential for my audiobook enjoyment and study. ListenBook has become my workout companion. It keeps me engaged and entertained during exercise. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Divine Bramble
This app's user-friendly design makes navigating through books a breeze. With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of reading through my ears, making every moment more valuable. This app's user-friendly controls and sleek design have made audiobook listening a truly immersive journey. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. ListenBook has become an essential part of my day, enhancing my commute and allowing me to enjoy audiobooks like never before.
Stick Shift
This app has reignited my passion for reading, and I'm forever grateful. This app's seamless integration with my devices has made audiobook listening a hassle-free experience. 🌌 Elevating my reading routine – this app's functionality is the key to unlocking new worlds of storytelling. 📚🔑 The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that enhances my listening experience. It's these thoughtful touches that matter!
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