Book description
"One of life's great treats, for a lover of books (especially fantasy books), is to open a cover to find a map secreted inside and filled with the details of a land about to be discovered. . . . The Writer's Map contains dozens of the magical maps writers have drawn or that have been made by others to illustrate the places they've created."- Atlas Obscura"This handsome tome is a pure expression of that love [of maps] and of the interplay between magical prose and imaginary cartography. Sumptuous maps of notable fantasy worlds jostle for space alongside essays from fantasy writers. The Writer's Map charts the landscapes of literary imagination with passion and care."- NPR"Gorgeously designed. . . This delightful, engrossing exploration is for every reader who's ever admired a book or a map, let alone both."- Shelf Awareness"Fascinating."- Financial Times"Nothing less than a writer's love letter to the map."- Tor.com"[For] the admirer of beautifully designed books often discovered in childhood and never left behind. . . . the quintessential coffee-table book."- Chicago Tribune"Lewis-Jones's beautifully produced compendium takes in everything from Utopia, charted for Thomas More's satire of 1516, to Westeros, a continent in that swords-and-sorcery series Game of Thrones. It shows how writers of the past created worlds that have inspired writers of the present, from Joanne Harris to Robert Macfarlane. It's a reminder that a map is far more than a means of plotting a route. Like a book, it can transport you. It can work magic."- Telegraph"Will delight the most devoted bibliophile."- Globe and Mail"We've hit the jackpot with The Writer's Map. It's a delightful collection of all sorts of literary maps . . . The art is the star here, pages and pages of every sort of map you can imagine, reproduced on oversized pages to delight and confound the viewer with their detail and imaginative depictions of a three-dimensional world reduced to two."- Charles de Lint"Lewis-Jones has assembled a team of writers and illustrators and asked them to explain in personal terms what maps mean to them, how their love of the things came about and how maps figure in their own work."- Wall Street Journal"A beautiful book. . . . Lewis-Jones has crafted an incredible love letter to invention, place, and the art of the map."- Zocalo Public Square"A visual feast. . . . Offers an enchanting look at the world around us, and the worlds we imagine."- Fine Books Magazine"The Writer's Map allows readers to tour worlds created by some of literature's greatest storytellers. The beautiful book features a full-color collection of magical maps imagined by a range of authors, from classic novelist Rudyard Kipling to contemporary children's author Abi Elphinstone. When compiled together, these maps compose 'a curious, creative gathering' any explorer is bound to enjoy."- My Modern Met"In an age when paper maps feel obsolete, this book by Huw Lewis-Jones is a journey through imaginary worlds."- OZY"It deserves saying up front: this is a beautiful book. If you run a map library, you should have it in your collection; if you read fiction and are interested in maps, you will find a lot in it to explore."- Nat Case"This is a wonderfully illustrated book that one could spend hours just looking at the maps contained. The maps are of fictional places as well as a plentitude of maps from before the 1600s, when 'factual maps' were often drawn by cartographers that were listening to the tales of mariners and explorers and the maps were then as reliable as the tales. This is an excellent addition to the literature."- Mythlore jQuery(function() { jQuery( "#tabs" ).tabs(); });
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Navigating my audiobook library is a breeze – thank you, app developers! Audiobooks made easy – this app's functionality is truly a gift.
Jersey
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Mr. Gadget
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Killah Goose
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Mallow Man
I'm finally making progress on my reading goals, thanks to this app's convenience. This app has introduced me to authors I'd never heard of – now they're my favorites! With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one convenient app. I can't imagine my life without this app – it has made audiobook enjoyment effortless and convenient. This app's user-friendly interface has made audiobook listening a breeze, even for a tech novice like me.
Slug-em-dog
This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life – it's incredible. Audiobooks made simple – this app's functionality is a breath of fresh air. Great app for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful!
ZenaCake
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Mercury Reborn
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Delicious Cupid
Unwinding with a good audiobook has become my favorite self-care ritual. This app has turned audiobook listening into a daily ritual for me. This app's user-friendly interface has made audiobook listening a breeze, even for a tech novice like me. Kudos to the developers for making this app iOS 16 optimized. It runs like a dream!
Deano
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Gov Skull
Finally, an app that supports a wide range of audio formats! It's a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Gold Dahlia
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening sessions into immersive experiences. Bravo to the creators of this app – they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. 📚👏 ListenBook has redefined my audiobook experience. It's an essential tool that enhances every listening session. Smooth playback and great sound quality. ListenBook is my new favorite app!
Queen Ginger
This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions. I love the ability to change the font size. It makes reading the titles so easy. ListenBook has completely transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The chapter navigation is seamless, and the statistics feature is a fun way to track my listening progress. The app is stable, fast, and incredibly user-friendly. Five stars!
Old Felix
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QuestQuill
ListenBook's dedication to delivering a high-quality playback experience sets it apart from other apps. Navigating my audiobook library is a breeze – thank you, app developers! Listening stats feature keeps me on track with my audiobook goals. Love it!
Knight Light
This app's user-friendly interface has made audiobook listening a breeze, even for a tech novice like me. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magic wand that transforms even the noisiest environments into cozy listening spaces. Adjustable playback speed is my secret weapon for covering more material in less time. A productivity boost!
Stallion Patton
This app's user-friendly interface has made audiobook listening a breeze, even for a tech novice like me. I'm hooked on this app's ease of use – it's a reader's dream come true. The compatibility with Apple Watch is a huge plus. I can control my audiobooks from my wrist! No more converting files – this app effortlessly handles various formats, saving me time and effort. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a creative feature that adds a personal touch to the experience.
Delirious Supernova
Kudos to ListenBook for optimizing the app for iOS 16 – it shows their dedication to excellence. ListenBook's integration of artwork and metadata adds a visually appealing touch to my library. Listening to books while doing chores? This app makes it possible! Effortlessly exploring audiobook worlds – this app's functionality is genius.
Shadow Chaser
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique tool that adds a touch of creativity to my listening experience. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a fantastic bonus. It keeps me entertained during long drives. 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.
Alpha
I'm addicted to this app's curated playlists and recommendations – they're spot on. This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions.
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