Archive for the 'Audiobooks' Category
Unabridged Audio Books
Sunday, January 21st, 2007Unabridged audio books are complete, word for word, readings of books from cover to cover, as opposed to the abridged type which are shortened versions of the books in question. These unabridged books are often dramatised rather than simply read and may include more than 1 reader, sound effects and a musical background. Unabridged audiobooks […]
Cassette Audio Books are not Extinct!
Sunday, January 21st, 2007Cassette audio books have been around for as long as the cassette tape medium has existed. Cassette audio books or audio books on tape were originally devised as a tool for the blind and visually impaired but it soon became obvious that there was a wider audience. Despite the rise of the audio cd, and […]
Audiobooks
Thursday, January 18th, 2007Audiobooks are spoken word recordings of books, magazines or any other printed matter. Sometimes audiobooks are electronically generated but naturally people prefer listening to a human voice, usually a professional actor, reading a novel or article. Of course audiobooks are ideal the blind and visually impaired but anyone can enjoy a book in this […]
