Book description
Rocks, wind, sea, and sky frame a house on the Sardinian coast, and the house frames a family's life and art, suspended in memory. How does a house shape experience? How does architecture establish a practice of living? Architect Sebastiano Brandolini invites readers on a meditative tour of his family's house on the Sardinian coast, describing everything from the geology of the rocks beneath, to the history of the surrounding villages, to the way the shifting light measures the day. More than the story of a single summer home written by an accomplished architect, this is a study of how place, the built environment, and daily practice make up our lives, at the most minute level of detail. Recalling the essays of Walter Benjamin, Bill Bryson, Rebecca Solnit, and Lawrence Weschler, Brandolini's writing weaves literature, art history, and the transformation of Sardinia since the 1960s into a single fabric. The House at Capo d'Orso is not only a study of architecture and life in the built environment, but of family life, and the way the Brandolini family adapted themselves to the house they built. For Sebastiano Brandolini's parents, this meant letting their house influence their work in poetry and visual art, and this book attends carefully to the way houses can guide the creative process. The wind and water of Sardinia change more than the rocks and trees; they invite the imagination itself to form new shapes. "Certain places--or perhaps objects--in the interior of Sardinia have left such a deep impression on my mind that I cannot rid myself them, becoming obsessions that give me pleasure and prompt reflections. For us obligatory positivists of the twenty-first century, there is something enigmatic and incomprehensible about these objects. They oscillate between architecture, archeology, geology, and landscape, but do not belong to any of these categories; as soon as we think we've found a plausible classification, we are assailed by doubts and qualifications."--from The House at Capo d'Orso
Sun Lemon
This app's ease of use has made my downtime more enriching and enjoyable. I can't thank this app enough for making my audiobook experience so effortless. From downloading to playback, it's a true companion for book lovers. ๐๐ซ
Pepper Legs
Audiobooks have transformed my daily walks into a time of inspiration and learning. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a creative feature that adds a personal touch to the experience.
Lord Pistachio
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my life so much easier. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content.
The Final Judgement
Tone adjustment is so cool. It's like customizing the reader's voice to my liking. My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thank you, ListenBook! I love the auto-rewind feature. ListenBook always picks up right where I left off.
Contrary Mary
ListenBook has made me fall in love with my audio content all over again โ it's a must-have. This app is a time-saver โ I can 'read' even when I'm on the move. Beautiful layout and easy access to chapters. Really impressed with ListenBook. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Apex
Thank you for making literature more accessible, enjoyable, and immersive. This app is a game-changer! Audiobook multitasking made simple โ this app's design is a game-changer. Quick access to chapters and controls ensures a seamless listening experience with ListenBook. It's effortless to use. Drag and drop downloads are genius. It simplifies the entire process. I appreciate the dark mode option. Itโs easy on the eyes during nighttime listening.
DreamWeaver
The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. I love the car mode. Itโs so convenient for listening while driving.
Bruh
ListenBookโs interface is clean and intuitive. Itโs a joy to use. The ability to organize my library is a huge plus. Everything is so neat and tidy. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. Itโs so convenient.
Dangle
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. Audiobooks have made my long commutes enjoyable, and I'm always eager to see what's next.
SWAT Honey
Thanks to ListenBook's extensive statistics, I can track my audiobook consumption and celebrate my progress. Tone adjustment adds a new layer of personalization to my audiobook experience. It's like having the narrator tailor the voice to my preferences. Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized.
Mint Ness
ListenBook is my daily companion, turning mundane tasks into exciting audio adventures. ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ Strolling through captivating narratives has never been easier โ this app's intuitive controls make audiobook listening a delight. ๐ง๐๏ธ Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests.
Racy Babe
Thanks to ListenBook's extensive statistics, I can track my audiobook consumption and celebrate my progress. ListenBook's audio filters are a fantastic addition, enhancing the sound quality of my audio files. The layout of ListenBook is so beautiful and user-friendly, making it a pleasure to use. I'm hooked on this app's ease of use โ it's a reader's dream come true. Love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
DARK HQ
ListenBook's looping playback, shuffle feature, and configurable controls make learning a breeze. This app has rekindled my passion for storytelling in the most convenient way. Looping playback has made memorization so much easier. I'm acing my exams!
9Lives
From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing different formats has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary listening sessions. ๐ฑ๐ My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thanks to automatic artwork and metadata. Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I consume audiobooks. I can cover more ground while maintaining comprehension. High-quality playback even with complex formats like FLAC. Impressive!
Diamond Gamer
ListenBook's dedication to optimizing for iOS 16 ensures a seamless experience on the latest devices. I love the ability to change the background color. Itโs a nice touch.
Eye Devil
This app's user-friendly interface has made reading on-the-go a breeze. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a game-changer. It's like customizing my listening experience. The app is well-designed and user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a joy. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Digital Equinox
Sharing audiobooks with friends is a breeze thanks to ListenBook Pro's AirDrop and sharing options. Spread the joy of a good story! ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features add versatility to my audiobook listening experience. I'm impressed by the extensive statistics feature, allowing me to track my audiobook consumption over time. Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Excellent app! I love the auto-rewind feature. Itโs great for when I zone out.
Shimmy Shammy
ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys โ this app's ease of use is a winner. The app's compatibility with various sources for audio download is a true time-saver. Elegant design and user-friendly interface. Love it!
Lope Lope
โฐ Starting my mornings with inspiration โ audiobooks make waking up a joyous literary experience! โ๏ธ๐ง ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a testament to the app's commitment to audio quality. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a bonding experience made easy through AirDrop and sharing options.
HighBomber
The ability to switch between devices seamlessly is a game-changer for busy readers. With ListenBook, I can listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with maximum comfort and convenience. Audiobook enthusiasts, gather round! This app's remarkable features, including audio filters and compatibility, have transformed my commutes into captivating journeys. ๐๐ง The app's interface is so sleek and modern. It's a joy to use. Auto-rewind is a brilliant feature. Never lose track of where I left off.
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