The city at three p.m. [DAISY talking book] : writing, reading, and traveling [DAISY talking book]

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Author:

LaSalle, Peter, author.

Added Author:

Huntey, Bruce, narrator.

Publication Date:

2016

Publication Information:

Washington, D.C. : National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, 2016

Physical Description:

1 computer optical disc (7 hr.) : sound; 4 3/4 in.

Abstract:

Collection of nine essays on the intersection of travel, writing, and reading, from the author of Hockey sur Glace (DB 47546). In "Plasticize Your Documents," he explores Flaubert while visiting Tunisia; and in "The Other Life of Any Book," he considers the meaning of individual copies of books. 2015.

General Note:

Digital audiobook in DAISY format.

Performers:

Narrated by: Bruce Huntey.

Contents:

The Saul Bellow speeding ticket -- Metaphysical messages: with J.L.B. in Buenos Aires -- The city and three p.m.: an essay on writing -- Plasticize your documents: with G. Flaubert in Tunisia -- What plays in France: observations on American writing anointed in the Republic -- The other life of any book: three copies of Malcolm Lowry's Under the volcano -- World lit: my early classes. 1. Jamaica, 1976: How far the poet's writ runs ; 2. Cameroon, 1979: Buma Kor & Co. ; 3. Ireland, 1971: About Christy Brown -- Two short movies and a transcendent trailer: with N. West in Hollywood -- Walking: another essay on writing.

Technical Details:

Plays on DAISY talking book players and software only; DAISY 2.02 standard; MP3 compression rate 32.

Accessibility Note:

DAISY 2.02 standard; MP3 compression at 32 kbps Requires IBM PC or compatible; double speed or faster CD-ROM drive; sound card and sound output device; DAISY playback software or DAISY talking book player. Also plays in CD-MP3 player or computer with MP3-capable software.

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Language:

English

Audience:

Male narrator.

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