Book description
As seen in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The TelegraphA compelling gallery of women who made their way into a man's world, shown through group portraits each featuring a lone womanAn original approach to gender equality, this striking pictorial statement brings to light the compelling and undeniable phenomenon of 'the only woman': across time and cultures, groups of artists, activists, scientists, servants, movie stars, or metal workers have often included exactly and only one woman. Covering examples from nearly 20 countries, from the advent of photography until the present day, author Immy Humes reveals and reframes how women and men have related socially in surprising and poignant ways. This is a fresh contribution to visual and cultural history full of unheard stories, courage, achievement, outrage, mystery, fun, and extraordinary women.A unique focus on women and men in public life from 1860 to the present day charting the phenomenon of 'the only woman' from countries including the USA and the UK, France, Peru, Mexico, India, China, Japan, and Australia. The book features both unknown and well-known women from a diverse range of backgrounds including writers, conductors, civil-rights leaders, domestic workers, sportswomen, and lawyers as well as princesses, railway workers, boxing promoters, and astronauts.
Lucky Brandy
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make navigation effortless. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it an essential companion for my daily commutes and workouts. It's convenience at its finest!
Plum Moon
The ListenBook app is a fantastic companion for my long walks, helping me learn and explore at the same time. Gone are the days of straining my eyes to read โ this app lets me 'read' with my ears, anywhere, anytime.
Steel Cut Toe
I'm exploring new genres and authors I wouldn't have considered otherwise. The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. I'm addicted to this app's curated playlists and recommendations โ they're spot on. ๐ผ Enhancing work-from-home productivity โ audiobooks make even the most routine tasks a delight. ๐ป๐
Silver Rose
Audiobooks have made my morning routine something to look forward to. This app has turned my daily commute into a source of inspiration and entertainment. Finally, an app that values usability โ navigating and listening is a breeze!
Widow Curio
I love that I can switch between devices seamlessly and continue where I left off. Thank you for making my reading goals more achievable and enjoyable. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. ListenBook is a prime example of user-centered design. It's clear that the developers understand audiobook lovers' needs. 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.
Gabriel Dandelion
๐ Dancing to the rhythm of stories while I dance through house chores โ pure joy! ๐๐ ListenBook has streamlined my audiobook experience. It's a must-have app for enthusiasts.
Necessary Momentum
This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. I never knew my daily walks could be so fulfilling โ all thanks to this app. ๐ Finding the perfect audiobook is a breeze with this app's robust search and recommendation features. My reading list has never been better! ๐๐ซ The quick access to chapters and controls makes the app a joy to use. I'm always in control.
Legacy
Audiobook immersion without complications โ this app's ease of use is commendable. Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections. A functional audiobook. It kept me entertained, but I wasnโt blown away. The narratorโs performance was competent, though some emotional scenes fell a bit flat.
Manly
Thank you for making literature more accessible, enjoyable, and immersive. This app is a game-changer! This app is a true treasure for audiobook lovers โ it's my go-to source for literary adventures! With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. ๐๐ Reigniting my passion for books โ this app is my newfound reading obsession! ๐ฅ๐ง Downloading books directly in the app is so easy. Highly recommend!
Athena Star
Seamless integration with all my devices and flawless synchronization โ top-notch. Navigating chapters and genres is a breeze with this app's functionality.
CosPlatoon
I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to maintain audio quality even for formats like FLAC and AWB. This app is my secret weapon for learning while I'm on the move.
CZR
ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks from various sources has become effortless. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iโve found. The interface is clean and easy to use.
Gothic Slacker
๐ก The future of audiobook listening is here โ this app's sleek functionality redefines how we enjoy our favorite stories. ๐ง๐ฎ ListenBook's customizable audio filters are a game-changer for tailoring my audiobook playback.
Easy Sweep
The ability to switch between different books effortlessly is a major plus. I'm blown away by the app's performance. It's fast, reliable, and tailored for audiobook lovers.
Snapdragon
ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ง Walking and listening has never been this smooth โ this app's user-friendly interface makes it a breeze to enjoy my favorite stories. ๐๏ธ๐ Effortless and enriching โ that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features redefine audiobook joy. ๐ฑ๐ Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a breeze to use. It's an intuitive experience. I love the cloud integration. I can access my books from anywhere.
ThoughtTrailblazer
ListenBook's clean interface and organized layout make it a pleasure to browse through my audiobooks. The adjustable playback speed is a revelation. It's like having a personal audiobook narrator at my pace. ListenBook is hands down the best audiobook player Iโve ever used. The interface is clean, intuitive, and packed with features like customizable playback speed and sleep timers. It supports all formats, which is a huge plus for me. Highly recommend!
Bleachers
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. 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. ๐๐
Boost Princess
The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver. A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didnโt dislike it, but I also didnโt feel strongly about it one way or another.
Wiccan Trouble
ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a detail-oriented touch I truly appreciate. I can't get enough of this app's convenience โ it has transformed my audiobook journey into a joyous experience. ListenBook has elevated my learning experience. I'm retaining more information than ever. Auto-rewind is incredibly helpful. Excellent functionality. Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook.
Bugger
I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. Supports extensive playlists and bookmarks. Very user-friendly.
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