Book description
Winner of the National Book Critics' Circle Award for Criticism. One of the most highly regarded books of its kind, Susan Sontag's On Photography first appeared in 1977 and is described by its author as "a progress of essays about the meaning and career of photographs." It begins with the famous "In Plato's Cave"essay, then offers five other prose meditations on this topic, and concludes with a fascinating and far-reaching "Brief Anthology of Quotations."
WittyWordsmith
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WeldMaster
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Bearded Angler
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences β a thoughtful feature. This app has introduced me to authors I'd never heard of β now they're my favorites! Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. I can enjoy clear recordings.
MysticMingle
I'm no longer missing out on great stories β this app fits perfectly into my lifestyle. ListenBook's looping playback, shuffle feature, and configurable controls make learning a breeze. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Fiend Oblivion
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Juno Cream
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Accidental Genius
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Ship Whip
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Doughboy, Esq
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Crazy Rox
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Cosmic Presence
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Old Man Winter
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Sylvester Eye
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Mother Hen
The 'Discover' section is a treasure trove for finding hidden literary gems. I love that I can switch between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly. The app's stability is impressive β it runs smoothly without any glitches. The ListenBook app has become an indispensable part of my daily routine, helping me learn and relax simultaneously. I'm amazed by the extensive statistics tracking. It's fascinating to see my listening habits.
Jelly Camber
Thanks to ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks without the need for constant synchronization. ListenBook's dedication to delivering a high-quality playback experience sets it apart from other apps.
Crossing Guard
ListenBook's statistics feature is both enlightening and motivating. It's incredible to see the time I've invested in learning through audiobooks. The app never crashes. Itβs reliable and stable. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Sapiens
I can't thank the developers enough for constantly updating and improving the app. This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. This app has made my daily routines more meaningful and enjoyable. Audiobooks made easy β this app's functionality is truly a gift. This audiobook spoiled me for others! The narrator's professional delivery set a high bar - perfect diction, ideal pacing, and emotional authenticity. The recording quality was equally impressive with no distracting artifacts. I finished it far too quickly because I couldn't stop listening.
Tootsie Killer
I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily activities. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection.
Scratch Man
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Kamikaze Grandma
Looping playback is my secret weapon for language learning. It's revolutionized my approach. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed. ListenBook has revolutionized how I consume content. It's like having a personal library in my pocket. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
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