Book description
If you've ever wondered what would happen if a absent-minded professor, a wind-up mouse, and a pair of self-knitting socks walked into a room, then The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm is the audiobook you've been waiting for. Norman Hunter's whimsical creation is like if Roald Dahl and Heath Robinson had a literary love child-chaotic, charming, and utterly bonkers in the best possible way.
Originally written for radio and first published in 1933, this tale follows the wonderfully scatterbrained Professor Branestawm as he bumbles his way through one madcap invention after another. From mechanical mice that run amok to trousers that sew themselves, the good professor's creations have a habit of spiraling out of control-much like his increasingly frantic attempts to fix them.
Narrated with delightful energy, the audiobook brings Hunter's playful language and absurd humor to life. It's the kind of story where logic takes a backseat, and a machine that makes breakfast might just take over the entire kitchen. The charm lies not in plot complexity but in the sheer silliness of it all-each chapter is a new invention, a new disaster, and a new reason to laugh.
Hunter, a former advertising copywriter and stage magician, clearly knew how to entertain. His background in magic and wordplay shines through in every wonderfully ridiculous scenario. Whether it's a self-operating bath that gets a bit too enthusiastic or a pair of trousers with a mind of their own, the professor's inventions are both marvels and disasters-just like the man himself.
Perfect for listeners who enjoy a good chuckle and don't mind a bit of nonsense, The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm is a nostalgic, lighthearted romp through the land of what-on-earth-were-you-thinking. It's pure fun from start to finish-no lab coat required.
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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