The History Of Unabridged Audio Books
- Date: 2008-11-22 - Word Count: 386
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The printing press was invented over five centuries ago and since then very little has been done to further the process of reading. Books were bound and put together in more organized and colourful ways, but ultimately, they were still books which were awkward, burdensome and heavy.
Finally, with the recent increases in technology, audio recordings were used to make books available on tape. Audio books have been around for several decades now, whether readers were aware of it or not.
While the first evidence of audio books can be traced back to the 1930's as part of initiative to help the blind, best selling books have been recorded for listener's convenience since the 1980's. It took some time for makers to realize the untapped market for audio tapes as entertainment literature but sales in this category have since taken off.
Being used for children's bedtime stories, as teaching tools for the illiterate and as access to reading for the blind, audio books open a new world of possibilities. While the blind can also read books using the Braille system, audio tapes are much more convenient and quick.
First printed on cassette tapes, then later compact discs, most audio tapes are now available in a digital format such as mp3, and can be loaded onto mp3 players or iPods with ease. Audio book listeners have reacted very favourably to the new technology. They are thrilled to be able to hear their stories in the car or on the train without the bother that is caused by trying to read a large, hardcover book.
Unabridged audio books can now be found nearly anywhere books are sold. Book stores often have a section offering deals, while the internet is also a great source for finding new, used and even rental programs for audio tapes. Audio tapes are often released in sync with the hardcover release of new novels. As duplication of digital recordings is a snap in this modern world, the cost will be a pleasant surprise as well.
There is no telling what the future will hold for the book. We can see that only in the last hundred years, hearing our favourite stories has been made much more convenient, time saving and affordable. All that can be done for now is to keep reading, keep listening and keep dreaming!
Finally, with the recent increases in technology, audio recordings were used to make books available on tape. Audio books have been around for several decades now, whether readers were aware of it or not.
While the first evidence of audio books can be traced back to the 1930's as part of initiative to help the blind, best selling books have been recorded for listener's convenience since the 1980's. It took some time for makers to realize the untapped market for audio tapes as entertainment literature but sales in this category have since taken off.
Being used for children's bedtime stories, as teaching tools for the illiterate and as access to reading for the blind, audio books open a new world of possibilities. While the blind can also read books using the Braille system, audio tapes are much more convenient and quick.
First printed on cassette tapes, then later compact discs, most audio tapes are now available in a digital format such as mp3, and can be loaded onto mp3 players or iPods with ease. Audio book listeners have reacted very favourably to the new technology. They are thrilled to be able to hear their stories in the car or on the train without the bother that is caused by trying to read a large, hardcover book.
Unabridged audio books can now be found nearly anywhere books are sold. Book stores often have a section offering deals, while the internet is also a great source for finding new, used and even rental programs for audio tapes. Audio tapes are often released in sync with the hardcover release of new novels. As duplication of digital recordings is a snap in this modern world, the cost will be a pleasant surprise as well.
There is no telling what the future will hold for the book. We can see that only in the last hundred years, hearing our favourite stories has been made much more convenient, time saving and affordable. All that can be done for now is to keep reading, keep listening and keep dreaming!
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