Book description
The Illustrated Man is classic Bradbury - a collection of tales that breathe and move, animated by sharp, intaken breath and flexing muscle. Here are eighteen startling visions of humankind's destiny, unfolding across a canvas of decorated skin - visions as keen as the tattooist's needle and as colorful as the inks that indelibly stain the body. The images, ideas, sounds and scents that abound in this phantasmagoric sideshow are provocative and powerful: the mournful cries of celestial travelers cast out cruelly into a vast, empty space of stars and blackness...the sight of gray dust selling over a forgotten outpost on a road that leads nowhere...the pungent odor of Jupiter on a returning father's clothing. Here living cities take their vengeance, technology awakens the most primal natural instincts, Martian invasions are foiled by the good life and the glad hand, and dreams are carried aloft in junkyard rockets. Ray Bradbury's The Illustrated Man is a kaleidoscopic blending of magic, imagination, and truth, widely believed to be one of the Grandmaster's premier accomplishments: as exhilarating as interplanetary travel, as maddening as a walk in a million-year rain, and as comforting as simple, familiar rituals on the last night of the world.
MindfulMingle
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Psycho Thinker
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Mantis Queen
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Trouble Mittens
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NexusNavigator
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Hyper
Gone are the days of struggling with formats. Thanks to this app, my audiobook journey is a breeze, and every tale is a tap away. Highly recommended! ππ§ Apple Watch compatibility enhances my audiobook experience. It's a convenient way to control playback.
Crash Enforcer
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Little Cobra
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Fast FLAK
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Lucky Aurora
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Stud Buster
ListenBook's support for various audio formats makes it a versatile app for all kinds of audiobook enthusiasts. ListenBook is a game-changer β it plays a wide variety of formats without any conversion needed. The audio quality is superb. ListenBook enhances my audiobook experience.
German Coach
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StarStrider
The statistics tracking is a nice touch. ListenBook helps me keep track of my audiobook habits. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Black Mustard
I'm amazed by ListenBook's smooth drag-and-drop downloads in my web browser β a time-saver! Quick access to chapters and controls ensures a seamless listening experience with ListenBook. It's effortless to use. The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly convenient.
Nickname Master
Audiobook enthusiasts, gather round! This app's remarkable features, including audio filters and compatibility, have transformed my commutes into captivating journeys. ππ§ Looping playback helps me revise and memorize complex topics effectively. A study essential! Makes listening to audiobooks so easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
Daffy Neo
This app has rekindled my passion for storytelling in the most convenient way. With this app, my daily commute has transformed into an engaging journey through captivating stories. Audiobooks made accessible and enjoyable β this app's design is a triumph. Automatic artwork and metadata extraction keep my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. Listening stats feature keeps me on track with my audiobook goals. Love it!
Guillotine Trigger
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Cereal Killer
With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines β it's pure bliss. I'm hooked on this app's ease of use β it's a reader's dream come true. ListenBook's commitment to a user-friendly interface and intuitive controls is evident in every aspect of the app. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
ByteBard
This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks hassle-free. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. ListenBook has streamlined my audiobook experience. It's a must-have app for enthusiasts.
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