Book description
"We all perform. It's what we do for each other all the time, deliberately or unintentionally. It's a way of telling about ourselves in the hope of being recognized as what we'd like to be."--Richard Avedon, 1974The preeminent stars and artists of the performing arts from the second half of the 20th century offered their greatest gifts—and, sometimes, their inner lives—to Richard Avedon. More than 200 are portrayed in Performance, many in photographs that have been rarely or never seen before. Of course, the great stars light the way: Hepburn and Chaplin, Monroe and Garland, Brando and Sinatra. But here too are the actors and comedians, pop stars and divas, musicians and dancers, artists in all mediums with public lives that were essentially performances, who stand at the pinnacle of our cultural achievement. The celebrated author and critic John Lahr offers an elegant assessment of Avedon’s achievement. Four supremely talented artists from the performing arts—Mike Nichols, André Gregory, Mitsuko Uchida, and Twyla Tharp—contribute lively and moving memoirs about their collaborations with Avedon.
Mafia Rapunzel
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Handsome
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Breezy Mustang
The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. 🎶📚 Replacing tunes with stories – my house is alive with the sound of narration! 🎧🏠 The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didn’t have any major complaints, but I also don’t see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
Zero Corn
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Redneck Giorgio
This app's support for various formats has made my audiobook collection even more diverse and exciting. From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing various audio formats has turned my daily activities into enriching listening sessions. What a game-changer! 🌟📚 ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent audiobook experience is evident in its smooth and silky playback.
Plegasus
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Mad Viral
ListenBook's dedication to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every aspect of the app. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear listening in noisy environments. ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my daily dose of literature. ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment.
Noise Toy
Audiobooks have turned road trips into unforgettable journeys of imagination. This app is a boon for book lovers who are always on the go. With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of literature during my daily walks – it's truly invigorating. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. They help me keep related titles together for a seamless experience. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection.
WanderWord
I'm in awe of how this app has made reading a part of my busy life. Perfect for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful app.
Heaven Sent
The statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption – a fantastic way to measure my progress. This app's library is a treasure trove – I'm always discovering new favorites. A textbook example of great audiobook narration! The performer's diction was flawless, their pacing ideal, and their emotional range impressive. I never felt like I was being "read to" but rather like I was experiencing the story firsthand. The audio engineering was equally professional.
Springheel Jack
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Alberta
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Neophyte Believer
With ListenBook, my daily commutes have become a cherished time for learning and enjoyment. With this app, I've discovered the joy of learning while I'm on the move – it's like having a tutor by my side. ListenBook's intuitive layout and quick access to chapters make audiobook navigation a breeze. ListenBook is more than just an app – it's a doorway to a world of knowledge and imagination.
Teeder
🎶📚 Replacing melodies with literary symphonies – my ears are in love! 🎵📚 Audiobook multitasking simplified – this app's ease of use is a true asset. High-quality playback even with complex formats like FLAC. Impressive! The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Clover Dragon
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BloodEater
I'm addicted to this app's seamless performance and impressive library. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes. A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
Turnip King
ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features make it easy to keep my content at my fingertips. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like having a library on my phone! ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Flint Cast-Iron
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. I'm grateful for ListenBook's seamless compatibility with a variety of formats – it's a true lifesaver. ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay has made my drives more informative. No more interruptions – the auto-rewind feature is a genius solution for seamless listening. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
Cujo
This app is a boon for book lovers who are always on the go. The absence of synchronization requirements on ListenBook is a breath of fresh air.
Boost
ListenBook is the perfect blend of technology and art, turning audio into an unforgettable experience. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear and distraction-free listening. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
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