Book description
How the internet transformed television Before HBO's hit show Insecure, Issa Rae's comedy about being a nerdy black woman debuted as a YouTube web series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, her response to the absence of diverse black characters on the small screen. Broad City, a feminist sitcom now on Comedy Central, originated as a web series on YouTube, developed directly out of funny women Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson's real-life friendship. These unconventional stories took advantage of the freedom afforded outside the traditional television system: online. Open TV shows how we have left "the network era" far behind and entered the networked era, with the web opening up new possibilities for independent producers, entrepreneurs, and media audiences. Based on interviews with writers, producers, show-runners, and network executives, visits to festivals and award shows, and the experience of producing his own series, Aymar Jean Christian argues that the web brought innovation to television by opening up series development to new producers, fans, and sponsors that had previously been excluded. Online access to distribution provides creative freedom for indie producers, allows for more diverse storytelling from marginalized communities, and introduces new ways of releasing and awarding shows. Open TV is essential reading for anyone interested in the changing environment of television and how the internet can inspire alternatives to what's on TV tonight.
Rando Tank
Binaural audio processing on ListenBook is a thoughtful addition that keeps my ears comfortable during extended listening sessions. Looping playback is my secret weapon for language learning. It's revolutionized my approach. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality to a new level. The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
Snow Pharaoh
Audiobooks have never been this accessible – this app is a true innovation. High-quality playback even with complex formats like FLAC. Impressive! ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
IceDog
Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature! ListenBook’s interface is beautiful and functional. It’s my favorite app for audiobooks. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Pinup Diva
Navigating chapters and genres is a breeze with this app's functionality. The app's performance is top-notch. It's stable, responsive, and optimized for a seamless audiobook experience. Kudos to the developers! Easy sharing with friends via AirDrop. Very convenient.
Mad Robin
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. No more converting files – this app effortlessly handles various formats, saving me time and effort.
Risen
This app's convenience has made my audiobook addiction thrive! ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars! ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
RedFisher
I can now explore books beyond my preferred genre, broadening my reading horizons. Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's design is a reader's dream. ListenBook is my go-to companion for immersive audiobook experiences. The ease of use and extensive format support make it a must-have! Organization made simple – this app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures that every story is just a tap away. Convenience at its finest. 📖📱 I can’t believe how easy it is to manage my audiobook library with ListenBook. Highly recommended!
Toolmaker
is a time-saver. It's convenient for accessing my content. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Highlander Monk
Language courses on audiobooks helped me pick up a new language effortlessly. The ease of downloading content via WiFi, WebDAV, and more has made ListenBook my audiobook hub. Effortlessly switching between stories – this app's ease of use is impressive. Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
Dr. Cocktail
Audiobooks have become my go-to gift for friends – and they all love it! ListenBook's dedication to excellence is evident in its well-designed interface, smooth playback, and powerful features. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories. Downloading audio from network devices is a brilliant feature. It's incredibly convenient. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique feature that adds a personalized touch to the listening experience.
Free Ham
I used to struggle to find time for books – now, I listen while doing chores! 🎉 Rekindling my love for stories – this app's accessibility has reignited my passion! 📖🚀 Unlocking a world of literary wonders – this app's extensive format support and user-centric approach have rekindled my love for books. 📱🔊 Noise reduction feature is magic. Now I can listen to recordings even in noisy settings. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
Jungle King
I've rediscovered the joy of reading through the convenience of audiobooks. ListenBook's statistics feature is eye-opening. I had no idea how much time I spent immersed in audiobooks until I started using it.
Freaky Ratbuster
ListenBook's support for various formats means I can explore a wide range of content without limitations. 🎙️ Turning grocery shopping into a thrilling audiobook hunt – what a game-changer! 🛒📚
Glyph
I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to play diverse formats flawlessly – it's a game-changer. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the joy of storytelling. ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment.
Irish Dze
Thanks to ListenBook, I've rediscovered the joy of exploring my favorite content on multiple devices. I appreciate the statistics feature. ListenBook helps me track my listening habits. The voice boost feature is amazing. It makes every word crystal clear. The app is constantly updated with new features. The developers really care.
Mirage
The audio filters on ListenBook enhance the sound quality, making every listening session a treat for my ears. Looping playback is a brilliant study tool. Thanks to ListenBook, my learning has improved!
Daisy Stick
The app's stability and reliability make it my go-to choice for audiobooks. The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching. This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life.
Sepukku
ListenBook's basic audio filters allow me to fine-tune the audio playback to suit my preferences. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is amazing. ListenBook is top-notch. I love the ability to change the font size. It makes reading the titles so easy.
Neophyte Believer
🎧 Finally, an app that understands my need for convenience and ease of use! Audiobooks have never been this accessible. 📚📱 Listening stats keep me motivated to read more. Great addition! Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are excellent additions.
Snow Cream
ListenBook's support for various audio formats makes it a versatile app for all kinds of audiobook enthusiasts. I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading experience. 🎧 Finally, an app that understands my need for convenience and ease of use! Audiobooks have never been this accessible. 📚📱 ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
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