Book description
Why do we need art? What Art Does is an invitation to explore this vital question. It is a chance to understand how art is made by all of us. How it creates communities, opens our worlds, and can transform us. Curious and playful, richly illustrated, full of ideas and life, it is an inspiring call to imagine a different future.
About the Author
Brian Eno is a British artist, musician and activist. He has made music and visual art for five decades as composer, producer, collaborator and individual artist. He is a founding member of EarthPercent, a trustee of Client Earth, and co-founder of HardArt.Bette A. is a Dutch artist, novelist and art school teacher. Her previous books include Rus Like Everyone Else and What's Mine. She is co-founder of the Heroines! Movement.
JigKraken
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EchoEnigma
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Uluru Walker
I can't get enough of this app's versatile features – from playback speed to bookmarking, it's all there. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Predator
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Energy
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Slinger
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SprkR
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Classy Luck
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Digital Moonshine
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NexusNinja
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Nacho
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Acetic Princess
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The Howling Swede
ListenBook's Pro version is worth every penny. The noise reduction feature makes even noisy environments an ideal place for immersive listening. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for immersive listening in any environment. The ability to adjust playback speed is a fantastic study aid. I'm absorbing information faster than ever. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that sets this app apart.
Pusher
The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it. The subtle background music at key moments enhanced the experience without being distracting. More audiobooks should use this technique when appropriate!
QuestWeaver
Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable! is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and efficient. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment enhance the listening experience significantly. I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
QuestWeaver
I can't get enough of this app's intuitive controls – it's the perfect way to indulge in audiobooks. With this app, audiobook listening has become a seamless and enjoyable part of my everyday life.
Tse Tse Guy
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MysticMingle
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Metal Star
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Blinker
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. I can't believe how much I've learned and enjoyed through this app's audiobooks. With ListenBook, my iPhone and iPad have become a gateway to a world of captivating stories. Noise reduction and tone changing enhance the listening experience. Love it! This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
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