Book description
Discover more than 500 of the most innovative, influential, and enduring products from the last five centuries in this fully revised and expanded edition of Phaidon's much-loved companion to the best of designTake an extraordinary journey through objects from the last 500 years that have improved our environments and functionality, and shaped society and culture. With an image for each object featured and descriptive text including information about the product itself, its designer, manufacturer, and history,The Design Book includes iconic pieces by such masters as Le Corbusier, Philippe Starck, and the Eames, alongside classic objects such as the paper clip, the hurricane lantern, and the martini glass. This new edition also features 30 new products from the last 15 years, expertly selected and curated to reflect modern-day design breakthroughs.Praise for the original edition:"Phaidon seems to have pulled off the rare trick of creating something accessible and wide-ranging, but genuinely interesting and informative too." - Design Week
Sweet Bacon
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Gentle Avenger
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101
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Sky
The import process is seamless. I had no trouble adding my audiobooks. Highly engaging! The combination of a well-written story and skilled narration made this audiobook hard to pause. I finished it much faster than I expected because I just couldnβt stop listening.
Lincoln Rider
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Eye Devil
ListenBook is a prime example of user-centered design. It's clear that the developers understand audiobook lovers' needs. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for study materials. I never lose my place again. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. Itβs so convenient.
Treasure Devil
With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my downtime more enriching and meaningful. Audiobook multitasking made easy β this app's functionality is a marvel. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to an impressive degree. 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. An absolutely stellar production from start to finish! The narrator's command of pacing and tone was masterful, knowing exactly when to speed up for excitement or slow down for dramatic effect. The audio quality was pristine with no distracting mouth sounds or uneven volume.
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With this app, I can enjoy my favorite stories while traveling, making my journeys more delightful. I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into every nook and cranny of my day. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories.
Bambi Benz
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Skirble
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Squatch
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Green Ghost
Tone adjustment adds a personalized touch to the narration, making the audiobook experience even more immersive. I love how easy it is to download audiobooks with ListenBook. The app is incredibly convenient. The app never crashes. Itβs reliable and stable.
Grave Scuttlebutt
The app's stability and reliability make it my go-to choice for audiobooks. ListenBook's support for multiple download methods ensures I can always access my favorite content. The app's integration with CarPlay enhances my road trips with immersive audiobook journeys. ListenBook's versatility with various audio formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from multiple sources effortlessly. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
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