Book description
"Peter Bellerby's tale of learning how to fashion worlds-a journey through history, science, craft, and passion-spun me on my axis."-Dava Sobel, New York Times bestselling author of Longitude The beautifully illustrated story of our globe and the globes it has inspired, told from inside the workshop of one of the world's last globemakers, with four-color photos throughout. Many of us encounter a globe as children. We find a grown-up and ask, "Where are we?" They spin the globe and point to a minuscule dot amidst a massive expanse of sea and land. Thousands of questions follow. A profound convergence of art and science, a globe is the ultimate visualization of our place in our galaxy and universe. To be a globemaker requires a knowledge of geography, skilled engineering, drawing, and painting, and only a few people in history have ever really mastered the craft. When Peter Bellerby set out to make a globe for his father's eightieth birthday, after failing to find a suitable one to purchase, he had no idea where the process would lead. He went on to establish Bellerby & Co, one of the only artisan globemakers in the world. The Globemakers brings us inside Bellerby's gorgeous studio to learn how he and his team of cartographers and artists bring these stunning celestial, terrestrial, and planetary objects to life. Along the way he tells stories of his adventure and the luck along the way that shaped the company. A full-color photographic portrait of a lost art, The Globemakers is an enlightening exploration of globes, or "earth apples," as they were first known, and their ability to show us ourselves and our place in an infinite universe.
Referee
ListenBook has become an essential part of my routine. It's more than an app β it's a companion. With support for various audio formats, ListenBook ensures I can enjoy my favorite audiobooks without worries. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Grotas
Kudos to the developers for creating an app that caters to audiobook lovers like me. From sleek design to functional features, it's a true gem. ππ Audiobook enthusiasts, gather around! This app's exceptional features, from audio filters to robust support, have transformed my daily routines into storytelling moments. ππ§ This app has transformed my daily commute into a captivating journey of knowledge and entertainment.
Darkside Isis
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Suicide Jockey
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Pearl Girl
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Divine Quasar
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my listening experience on the go.
Heaven Sent
The offline mode is a lifesaver on flights β I'm never without a good story. I'm hooked on this app's curated content β it's like having a personal librarian. I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process β I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. π Unlocking the door to imagination β this app is my key to endless stories and endless possibilities. ππ
Renegade Slugger
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. This app has brought the magic of books back into my life. Revolutionizing the way I enjoy stories β this app's seamless playback and intuitive controls make it a must-have for every book enthusiast. π±π§ Shuffle playback is a fun feature. It keeps me engaged with my audiobooks. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Suicide Jockey
Audiobook multitasking simplified β this app's functionality is a triumph. CarPlay compatibility is a fantastic addition. It enhances my driving experience with seamless audiobook integration.
Zesty Dragon
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening sessions into immersive experiences. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment. 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!
Daffy Neo
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. π This app is a testament to thoughtful design β its functionality seamlessly blends with my lifestyle, making reading effortless. πβ¨ ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a seamless addition to my daily routine. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings. Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch.
Uncle Psycho
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Brick Mooch
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AxelRoad
This app's support for various formats has made my audiobook collection even more diverse and exciting. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers is incredibly convenient. Downloading audiobooks has never been this easy. With its powerful audio downloading features, I can have my favorite audiobooks ready to go, anytime and anywhere. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Mercury Reborn
With this app, I can dive into captivating narratives while cooking, cleaning, or commuting β pure magic! With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of literature during my daily walks β it's truly invigorating.
Hobo Samurai
With a vast genre selection, I've broadened my horizons and explored new topics. π± Turning my phone into a portal of endless stories β this app is pure magic! πβ¨ ListenBook has redefined my workout routine. The controls are so user-friendly. No more converting files β this app effortlessly handles various formats, saving me time and effort. Looping playback has revolutionized my language learning journey. I'm making rapid progress.
M8deUp
Audiobooks on this app have turned my travels into explorations of new narratives. With this app, audiobook listening has become a convenient and enjoyable part of my everyday life. This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions. π‘ Cleaning the house with an audiobook in the background β talk about productivity! π§Όπ
Heaven Sent
ListenBook's tone adjustment feature in the Pro version is a creative tool that adds a fun twist to my audiobook journey. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique touch β it's like having a personalized reading. Iβm so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app! Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
Howitzer Rise
ListenBook is my daily companion, turning mundane tasks into exciting audio adventures. I'm blown away by how this app has made my workouts more enjoyable and my mind more active. Navigating through my audiobook library is a joy with this app's intuitive interface and easy controls. It's like having a personal reading companion at my side. π±π ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature turns any environment into a cozy listening haven. The interface is so clean and clutter-free. Itβs a pleasure to use.
Houston
This app has transformed my daily walks into insightful journeys of knowledge β talk about efficiency! Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didnβt have any major complaints, but I also donβt see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
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