Book description
Britain. Made in Europe.In the 1930s, tens of thousands of central Europeans sought sanctuary from fascism in Britain. While the rainy, seemingly quaint island they discovered on arrival was a far cry from the dynamism of Weimar Berlin or Red Vienna, it was safe, and it became home. Yet the émigrés had not arrived alone: they brought with them new and radical ideas, and as they began to rebuild their lives and livelihoods, they transformed the face of Britain forever.Drawing on an immense cast of artists and intellectuals, including celebrated figures like Erno Goldfinger, forgotten luminaries like Ruth Glass, and a host of larger-than-life visionaries and charlatans, the historian Owen Hatherley argues that in the resulting clash between European modernism and British moderation, our imaginations were fundamentally realigned and remade for the better. In casting what Bertolt Brecht called, in a new German word, a Verfremdungseffekt, an 'alienation effect', on Britain, the aliens made us all a little bit alien too.Provocative, entertaining and meticulously researched, The Alienation Effect opens our eyes to the influence of the émigrés all around us - many of our most quintessentially British icons are the product of this culture clash - and entreats us to remember and renew our proud national tradition of asylum.
Red Delicious
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PP Dubs
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Cool Law Topping
ListenBook has brought stories back into my life, making every moment a new adventure. Navigating my audiobook library is a breeze – thank you, app developers!
Fire Bite
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Wild Tesla
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Wild Kitten
Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I learn and enjoy audiobooks. I can adapt the pace to my needs, maximizing comprehension and retention. Controls are intuitive and user-friendly, making my audiobook experience seamless.
Trash Master
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Mad Irishman
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Pixie
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Bad Bunny
I'm amazed at how this app has expanded my reading horizons. 📱 Carrying my library in my pocket – this app makes every moment a reading opportunity! 📚👜 No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly.
BuzzBait
This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips. The narration elevated an already good book to greatness! The performer's subtle vocal variations conveyed nuance I might have missed while reading. Their ability to maintain consistent character voices across many hours was impressive. Technical quality was flawless throughout.
Round Kick Boomer
ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have transformed my listening sessions into immersive journeys. This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions. ListenBook's support for playlists in the CUE format makes organizing and enjoying audiobook series a delightful experience. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
Wildcat Appaloosa
ListenBook's support for looping and shuffling playback adds versatility to my audiobook enjoyment. The app's attention to detail is commendable. It's evident in every feature. Looping playback is a fantastic study tool. It helps me focus and retain information effectively.
Pogue
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Tart Voodoo
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Tin Fox
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Shivers
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Lucky Martian
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Indigo Red
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Wildcat Appaloosa
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. I'm hooked on this app's curated content – it's like having a personal librarian. This app's convenience has transformed my reading habits – it's a game-changer. Audiobooks made simple – this app's functionality is a breath of fresh air. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
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