O, Africa! [DAISY talking book] : a novel

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Title:

Author:

Conn, Andrew Lewis, author.

Added Author:

Holden, John, narrator.

Publication Date:

2015

Publication Information:

St. Paul, MN : Minnesota State Services for the Blind, Communication Center, 2015.

Physical Description:

1 computer optical disc (12 hr., 34 min.) : sound ; 4 3/4 in.

Abstract:

In the summer of 1928, twin brothers Micah and Izzy Grand are at the pinnacle of their movie-making careers. When Micah's vices catch up to him. As danger looms, their producer offers a perfect timed opportunity, a trip to Africa. Their mission is to compile stock footage of flora and fauna and to film a new comedy in the jungle. But amid the tribesman, they each discover unforeseen truths about themselves, their lovers, and the meaning of the movies. Unrated.

General Note:

Available from BARD courtesy of the Minnesota State Services for the Blind, Communication Center. Original book number: DB46725.

Digital audiobook in DAISY format.

Performers:

Narrated by: John Holden.

Technical Details:

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

Accessibility Note:

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. DAISY 2.02 standard; MP3 compression at 32 kbps

Subject Term:

Motion picture authorship -- History -- 20th century -- Fiction.

Motion picture industry -- History -- 20th century -- Fiction.

Nineteen twenties -- Fiction.

Twins -- Fiction.

Geographic Term:

Africa -- History -- Fiction.

Genre:

Action and adventure fiction.

Fiction.

Historical fiction.

Talking books.