Book description
"Drag embodies the queer possibility that exists within each of us--the infinite ways in which gender, good taste, and art can be lived." -Sasha VelourThis book is a quilt, piecing together memoir, history, and theory into a living portrait of an artist and an art. Within these pages, illustrated throughout with photos and original artwork, Sasha Velour illuminates drag as a unique form of expression with a rich history and a revolutionary spirit.Each chapter strips off a new layer, removing one tantalizing glove and then another, to reveal all the twists and turns in the life of a queen. As Sasha recalls her own journey, from the women who raised her, to learning the craft of an artist, to success, disaster, and more, she also uncovers the history of queer life around the world that made it all possible.From shamans to "fairies balls," empresses to RuPaul's Drag Race (and beyond), The Big Reveal chronicles and celebrates our shared queer pasts. "If we want to be seen as legendary," writes Sasha, "we have to weave ourselves into history."From an iconoclastic drag queen comes an equally singular, thought-provoking manifesto that brings necessary and sparkling substance to our understanding of drag, queerness, beauty, and liberation!
Racy Babe
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Dropkick
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Nola
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King Bass
I'm impressed by how much more I'm learning through audiobooks compared to traditional reading. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. I can enjoy clear recordings. Controls are intuitive and user-friendly, making my audiobook experience seamless.
ForumFlare
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RawSkills
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Flash
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Sky Bully
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Kazmii
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Kazmii
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Pixy Mox
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Solitaire
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High Kingdom Warrior
This app has given me the joy of reading even when my hands are full. I can't believe how convenient this app has made my reading experience. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
Zesty Dragon
I'm hooked on this app's ability to make every moment a reading moment. The app's support for different audio formats is like a dream come true for audiophiles.
Dez Bonbon
Thanks to ListenBook, I'm now exploring different genres and formats I never thought I would. Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's functionality is remarkable. ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a game-changer. I can now focus on the story even in noisy environments. The variety of supported formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from different sources hassle-free. Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content.
Star Killer
ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. This app is my audiobook haven. With a user-friendly interface and features like audio filters, I'm engrossed in stories like never before. 📖🔊 ListenBook is my constant companion during workouts. The controls are so easy to use. 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.
Dr. WMD
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! Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Gov Skull
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Truth
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TrixiePhany
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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