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.
RedMouth
This app's convenience has revolutionized the way I experience books. ListenBook is like a personal audiobook library in my pocket. Organized and easily accessible. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a creative way to share the love of literature. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
Betty Cricket
Discovering new literary worlds has never been this easy. This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audiobook library is at my fingertips. 📚🔊 Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing. The book groups feature is a thoughtful addition. It helps me keep my series and related titles together. ListenBook makes my commute enjoyable. The audio filters really enhance the listening experience. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
The Final Judgement
ListenBook has become my trusted companion, guiding me through the realms of imagination. ListenBook has transformed my daily rituals into cherished opportunities for personal growth. 🎶 Forget background music, I've got enchanting stories to accompany my chores! 🎵📚 The app is lightweight and doesn’t drain my battery.
Jungle King
The noise reduction feature on ListenBook Pro is a godsend for clear and comfortable listening. 🎧 Navigating through narratives has never been simpler – this app's functionality enhances my audiobook journey. 📚💫 The interface is sleek and modern. It's a pleasure to navigate and use the app. A functional audiobook. It kept me entertained, but I wasn’t blown away. The narrator’s performance was competent, though some emotional scenes fell a bit flat.
MindfulMingle
I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read. 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!
Wildcat Talent
🎉📚 Rekindling my passion for books – this app has sparked a reading revolution in my daily life! 🔥📖 🎶📚 Tuning in to the symphony of stories – audiobooks are the soundtrack of my daily routines. 🎵📚
Eye Candy Kitten
The app's layout is clean and intuitive, making it a pleasure to navigate. My child has also fallen in love with audiobooks, all thanks to the app's kid-friendly collection. Organization made easy! This app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures I'm always engrossed in a captivating tale. 📖📱
Pockets
💼 Merging work and pleasure – audiobooks keep me company during house admin tasks! 💻🎧 Library organization and book groups make managing my audiobook collection a breeze.
WonderWords
Listening to audiobooks while gardening has made my outdoor time even more relaxing. Downloading over WiFi is quick and efficient. Saves a lot of time. The playback controls are so responsive. No lag at all.
Feline Devil
The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. I love the statistics feature. It’s fun to see how much I’ve listened.
Find It Girl
The layout is not only beautiful but also intuitive. Controls are easy to access. Bookmarks are a must-have for any audiobook lover. They help me stay organized and engaged.
Berlin Kamikaze
The ListenBook app has become an indispensable part of my daily routine, helping me learn and relax simultaneously. I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. Audiobook joy made simple – this app's ease of use is a true marvel. Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's thoughtful features, such as statistics tracking and audio filters, have added a new layer of excitement to my reading journey. 📚✨ ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a game-changer.
Dorothy Solitaire
I appreciate how ListenBook offers various methods for downloading audio – it caters to different preferences. 🌌 Adding an extra layer of delight to cooking – this app turns meal prep into a culinary adventure with its audiobooks! 🍲📖 The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
Kazmii
This app has made my workouts and chores so much more enjoyable. This app has turned my mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for reading. 🚗📖 Beating traffic blues with engaging audiobooks – driving has never been this fun! 🚗🎧 Automated artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
Friday Fox
Listening to books while doing chores? This app makes it possible! Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me.
Crazy Eights
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings. The app is so intuitive. I didn’t even need to read the instructions. The app is perfect for people with busy schedules. I can listen on the go.
Sir Shove
🎶📚 Replacing melodies with literary symphonies – my ears are in love! 🎵📚 Navigating audiobooks with ease – this app's design is user-centric. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased. Unlimited audiobook length with ListenBook Pro is a game-changer.
Purity Catnip
With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one app. I'm amazed at ListenBook's intuitive interface and precise controls – it's a joy to navigate. Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks.
Mule Lock
With ListenBook, I can now listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. 🎙️ This app's user-friendly interface has transformed my daily walks into immersive storytelling sessions. Kudos to the developers! 🚶♀️📖 Looping playback is a fantastic study tool. It helps me focus and retain information effectively.
Shooter
I never knew my daily walks could be so fulfilling – all thanks to this app. I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. This app has made waiting in lines and queues an opportunity for exploration and enjoyment.
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