Book description
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "The book is a visual feast, full of drafts, sketches, and scribbled notebook pages. Every page shows how an idea becomes a finished design." --Ari Shapiro, All Things Considered From former editor of New York magazine Adam Moss, a collection of illuminating conversations examining the very personal, rigorous, complex, and elusive work of making art What is the work of art? In this guided tour inside the artist's head, Adam Moss traces the evolution of transcendent novels, paintings, jokes, movies, songs, and more. Weaving conversations with some of the most accomplished artists of our time together with the journal entries, napkin doodles, and sketches that were their tools, Moss breaks down the work--the tortuous paths and artistic decisions--that led to great art. From first glimmers to second thoughts, roads not taken, crises, breakthroughs, on to one triumphant finish after another. Featuring: Kara Walker, Tony Kushner, Roz Chast, Michael Cunningham, Moses Sumney, Sofia Coppola, Stephen Sondheim, Susan Meiselas, Louise Glück, Maria de Los Angeles, Nico Muhly, Thomas Bartlett, Twyla Tharp, John Derian, Barbara Kruger, David Mandel, Gregory Crewdson, Marie Howe, Gay Talese, Cheryl Pope, Samin Nosrat, Joanna Quinn & Les Mills, Wesley Morris, Amy Sillman, Andrew Jarecki, Rostam, Ira Glass, Simphiwe Ndzube, Dean Baquet & Tom Bodkin, Max Porter, Elizabeth Diller, Ian Adelman / Calvin Seibert, Tyler Hobbs, Marc Jacobs, Grady West (Dina Martina), Will Shortz, Sheila Heti, Gerald Lovell, Jody Williams & Rita Sodi, Taylor Mac & Machine Dazzle, David Simon, George Saunders, Suzan-Lori Parks
About the Author
Adam Moss was the editor of New York magazine, The New York Times Magazine, and 7 Days. As editor of New York, he also oversaw the creation of five digital magazines: Vulture, The Cut, Daily Intelligencer, Grub Street, and The Strategist. During his tenure, New York won forty-one National Magazine Awards, including Magazine of the Year. He was an assistant managing editor of The New York Times with oversight of the Magazine, the Book Review, and the Culture, and Style sections, as well as managing editor of Esquire. He was elected to the Magazine Editors' Hall of Fame in 2019.
Mad Jack
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Poppy Coffee
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Houston Rocket
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ThoughtTraveler
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Irish Dze
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Mr. Gadget
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Frosty Sunshine
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Waylay Dave
ListenBook's thoughtful inclusion of chapters, controls, and filters has enhanced my audiobook experience. Seamless audiobook integration – this app's functionality is truly remarkable. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very user-friendly.
Liquid Science
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Darling Peacock
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Wheels
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Wings
ListenBook has redefined the way I experience stories, turning every moment into an adventure. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Racy Lady
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and precise controls make it a joy to use every day. I can't get enough of this app's easy navigation and quick access to chapters and playback controls. Audiobooks made accessible and enjoyable – this app's design is a triumph. ListenBook has streamlined my audiobook experience. It's a must-have app for enthusiasts. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
Take Away
Finally, an app that turns my daily commute into an adventure through literature. This app's ease of use has made reading a seamless part of my daily routine. Every moment is an adventure with this app by my side. Its intuitive features and diverse format support ensure that my audiobook journey is seamless and exciting. 🌌🎧 ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a major convenience during road trips. Auto-rewind feature is extremely helpful. Great functionality.
Oblivion
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Bom Crossed
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Junkyard Dog
With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one app. Audiobooks have turned my quiet moments into imaginative journeys – thank you, app! Audiobooks have become a cherished part of my daily life, all thanks to this app. Audiobook multitasking made easy – this app's functionality is a marvel.
AxelRoad
Packed with useful features. My favorite audiobook app! ListenBook’s support for Apple Watch is a great touch. I can control my audiobooks on the go.
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