Book description
Seasoned designer Debbie Berne presents an accessible introduction to book design for authors, editors, and other book people. Design is central to the appeal, messaging, and usefulness of books, but to most readers, it’s mysterious or even invisible. Through interiors as well as covers, designers provide structure and information that shape the meaning and experience of books. In The Design of Books, Debbie Berne shines a light on the conventions and processes of her profession, revealing both the aesthetic and market-driven decisions designers consider to make books readable and beautiful. In clear, unstuffy language, Berne reveals how books are put together, with discussions of production considerations, typography and fonts, page layouts, use of images and color, special issues for ebooks, and the very face of each book: the cover. The Design of Books speaks to readers and directly to books’ creators—authors, editors, and other publishing professionals—helping them to become more informed partners in the design of their projects. Berne lays out the practical steps at each stage of the design process, providing insight into who does what when and offering advice for authors on how to be effective advocates for their ideas while also letting go and trusting their manuscripts with teams of professionals. She includes guidance as well for self-publishing authors, including where to find a designer, what to expect from that relationship, and how to art direct your own book. Throughout, Berne teaches how understanding the whats, hows, and whys of book design heightens our appreciation of these cherished objects and helps everyone involved in the process to create more functional, desirable, and wonderful books.
Criss Cross
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience. The customer support is amazing. They responded to my query within hours. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
High Beam
This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. Accessing literary treasures has never been this straightforward – thank you, app! Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has never been easier or more convenient. Great for both casual listening and studying. The audio filters are a nice touch.
Digital Goddess
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and precise controls make it a joy to use every day. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. Streamlined audiobook integration – this app's usability is truly impressive. ListenBook is a game-changer for audiobook lovers. 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!
Juno Cream
This app is not just about convenience – it's a gateway to new horizons of knowledge. 🚶♀️🎧 Walking has never been this productive – exploring new worlds while I exercise! 🏞️💫 🎉 Rekindling my love for reading – this app makes each day a new adventure! 📖🚀 As an audiobook aficionado, this app is a dream come true. Its support for various formats and effortless navigation make it my perfect reading companion. 🌟🎧 Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks.
Cosmic Presence
ListenBook's dedication to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every aspect of the app. Tone adjustment is so cool. It's like customizing the reader's voice to my liking. Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic. ListenBook’s CarPlay support makes listening in the car a seamless experience.
All Natural
ListenBook has brought a whole new level of convenience and enjoyment to my audiobook experience. The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it.
LerveDr
I never knew my daily walks could be so fulfilling – all thanks to this app. ListenBook's support for chapters and bookmarks ensures that I never lose my place in a story. I love that I can download content directly from the internet within the ListenBook app – so handy! Navigating audiobooks effortlessly – this app's functionality is commendable.
Corny
ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay enhances my daily commute, making it a productive and enjoyable experience. ListenBook's extensive library and user-friendly interface have made it my go-to app.
DriftDetector
👀📚 Exploring stories even with my eyes off the page – this app is a bedtime dream! 😴🎧 Chapters make it so easy to pick up where I left off. No more hunting around. The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver. The equalizer is a great addition. It really enhances the audio quality.
Sepukku
The compatibility with Apple Watch is a huge plus. I can control my audiobooks from my wrist! Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient. I was thoroughly impressed by this audiobook. The combination of engaging content and skilled narration made my daily commute something to look forward to. The narrator's timing and intonation were spot-on, enhancing rather than distracting from the material. Definitely worth a credit!
Lucky Aurora
Audiobooks have become a cherished part of my daily life, all thanks to this app. ListenBook has made my commutes more enjoyable, transforming them into learning sessions.
Skool
I can't imagine my audio routine without ListenBook's seamless and user-friendly design. I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in stories with this app. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased.
Roller Turtle
Audiobook multitasking simplified – this app's ease of use is a true asset. Auto-rewind is a brilliant feature. Never lose track of where I left off.
Cumulo
This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. Binaural audio processing on ListenBook is a thoughtful addition that keeps my ears comfortable during extended listening sessions.
ByteBard
With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my daily routines more enriching and rewarding. This app is my secret weapon for learning while I'm on the move.
Plum Moon
This app has turned long waits into exciting opportunities to dive into a new story. This app's ease of use has made my daily tasks so much more enjoyable. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a blast. AirDrop makes it seamless. ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace. I’d listen to this narrator read anything! Their voice was so expressive and fitting for the material. The story itself was great, but the narration took it to the next level. Definitely a 5-star experience.
Take Away
Listening to audiobooks has made my daily commute more enjoyable and productive. Audiobooks made easy – this app's functionality is truly a gift. Audiobook lovers, rejoice! This app's functionality is a game-changer. Seamlessly switch between formats and enjoy a hassle-free reading experience. 📱🎧 ListenBook's support for looping and shuffling playback adds versatility to my audiobook enjoyment.
Find It Girl
I've fallen in love with literature all over again, thanks to this incredible app. I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. This app's ease of use has made my long drives educational and enjoyable. ⏰ Waking up to audiobooks – mornings have never been this magical and inspiring! ☀️🎧 ListenBook is a game-changer for audiobook lovers. 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!
Bad Beret
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and seamless playback have made it my go-to app. Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's design is a true winner. ListenBook has redefined how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an essential tool for my literary pursuits.
Valley Guardian
With this app, I've turned mundane tasks into moments of inspiration and education – it's brilliant! ListenBook's statistics feature is eye-opening. I had no idea how much time I spent immersed in audiobooks until I started using it. The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
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