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Title: Simon

Author: John Lindskog

Narrator: Eddie Michel Azoulay

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-05-12

Publisher: ArtPeople

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios

Publisher's Summary:

Alle kender navnet Simon Spies, men hvem er mennesket bag myten? Simon Ove Christian Ogilvie Spies kom til verden 1. september 1921. Han voksede op uden en far i hjemmet i Helsingr, hvor et skrteregimente af mostre og kvinder herskede. Allerede som barn gjorde han sig bemrket for sin fantasifuldhed og sine mrkvrdige pfund. Han gjorde tidligt karriere som pedaltramper i det Kbenhavnske taxamilj, og derefter fulgte alt fra egen pilleproduktion til et gartneri for hashpodning. Livsnyderen Simon var det ekstravagante omdrejningspunkt i og manden bag den mest banebrydende virksomhed i Danmarkshistorien. Efter et skandaleombrust liv med damer og delirium efterlod han sig en milliardformue og en blomstrende forretning uden gld til sin unge kone, Janni. P et rti lykkedes det den nye ledelse under hende og hendes mand, FLSmidth-arvingen Christian Kjr, at formble formuen. Spies Rejser flj mod konkurs, og Simons rejseeventyr endte med et bragSimon er skrevet af John Lindskog, der fulgte Simon som journalist og ven. Det er en fortlling om drengen fra Helsingr, der erobrede det halve kongerige og prinsessen en genial provokatr, som turde leve sit liv for fuld udblsning.

Please note: This audiobook is in Danish.

Members Reviews:

Temmelig morsom og utrolig historie

Jeg valgte bogen fordi jeg nskede at vide noget om forretningsmanden Spies. Der var ikke meget at hente p den konto. Igennem frste 1/3 af bogen virkede det mere og mere som en forlnget Ekstra Bladet artikel, med flere og flere h-h bemrkninger fra forfatterens side. Dette irriterede frst, men jeg m indrmme, at da jeg havde accepteret stilen, grinte jeg med resten af vejen.

Under overfladen ligger en velresearchet historie om en af Danmarks store originaler. Hvis ikke for andet, s ls bogen for underholdningsvrdien.

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Title: Lewis Black with Connie Chung

Author: Lewis Black

Narrator: Connie Chung

Format: Original Recording

Length: 1 hr and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-21-11

Publisher: The 92nd Street Y

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 31 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios

Publisher's Summary:

Lewis Black may not be the last angry man, but he is certainly the funniest. The celebrated political comedian, master of comedic angst, New York Times best-selling author and Daily Show regular is back to discuss life, politics and his new book about his least favorite holiday, Christmas. In Im Dreaming of a Black Christmas. Connie Chung is an Emmy Award-winning network television anchor and reporter whose career has spanned NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN and MSNBC.

Editorial Reviews:

Political comedian, New York Times best-selling author, and The Daily Show regular Lewis Black sits with Emmy Award-winning reporter Connie Chung to discuss his autobiographical book I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas, which Black, in his usual sardonic style, describes as less a book about Christmas than a book about being single. Chung playfully nudges Black about his past relationships and the camaraderie between the two is apparent as Black eases into speaking on his favorite political topics, including his scathing opinions on Alaskan voters.

Members Reviews:

Well read comedian

Great incite of the Black's beginnings of comedy. Real story on him being single and wanting Maury Povich to see if he is the foather

He has a lot to say; she talks too much.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, despite her talkiness.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mr. Black

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Interviewer not only talked but laughed loud and long.

Any additional comments?

I know it's exciting to interview someone interesting, but it works better if one can calm down and remember it's about the other person.

Absolutely Delightful!

Wonderful evening and one of the best in the 92nd St Y series. Black heckles the audience! You will enjoy.

The Best!

If you could sum up Lewis Black with Connie Chung in three words, what would they be?

They are HILARIOUS!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

These two should go on the road together. They made a great team! Who knew Connie could be so FUNNY?

Any additional comments?

Totally enjoyed it. Wish it had been longer. Love Lewis!!

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Title: The Doors

Subtitle: A Lifetime of Listening to Five Mean Years

Author: Greil Marcus

Narrator: Ray Porter

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-11

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios

Publisher's Summary:

The best critic of popular culture in America considers the attraction of the Doors, which has endured despite the bands short life, sampling the lasting songs and legendary performances that made Jim Morrison and his band rock n roll legends.

A fan from the moment the Doors first album took over KMPX, the revolutionary FM rock n roll station in San Francisco, Greil Marcus saw the band many times at the legendary Fillmore Auditorium and the Avalon Ballroom in 1967. Five years later it was all over. Forty years after singer Jim Morrison was found dead in Paris and the group disbanded, one could drive from here to there, changing from one FM pop station to another, and be all but guaranteed to hear two, three, four of the Doors songs in an hour - every hour. Whatever the demands in the music, they remained unsatisfied, in the largest sense unfinished, and absolutely alive. There have been many books on the Doors. This is the first to bypass their myth, their mystique, and the death cult of both Jim Morrison - and the era he was made to personify - and focus solely on the music. All these years later, it is a new story.

Griel Marcus is the author of Bob Dylan by Greil Marcus, When That Rough God Goes Riding, The Shape of Things to Come, Mystery Train, Dead Elvis, In the Fascist Bathroom, Double Trouble, Like a Rolling Stone, and The Old, Weird America. With Werner Sollors he is the editor of A New Literary History of America. Since 2000 he has taught at Princeton and Berkeley, in Minnesota, and at the New School in New York. His column Real Life Rock Top 10 appears regularly in the Believer. He has lectured at University of California, Berkeley, the Whitney Museum of Art, and Princeton University. He lives in Berkeley.

Critic Reviews:

Nobody reads a song like Greil Marcus, whose prose is as passionate and omnivorous as the music he loves. Here he travels by way of Thomas Pynchon, pop art, and Charles Manson to bring the chaotic, majestic, death-haunted Doors back to doomed and haunting life. (Salman Rushdie)

Members Reviews:

The worst book ever written

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

If you buy this book hoping to learn anything about the doors then don't bother. There is no factual information about the doors, no real research whatsoever. A total waste of time I'm afraid.

What was most disappointing about Greil Marcuss story?

This book is the self indulgent ramblings of the author with no clear or relevant information to impart to the listener.

You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

No.

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Title: Son of Harpo Speaks!

Subtitle: A Family Portrait

Author: Mr. Bill Marx

Narrator: Mr. Bill Marx

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-12-11

Publisher: Joe Bevilacqua, Waterlogg Productions

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 21 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios

Publisher's Summary:

As heard on Sirius XM Radio and NPR stations!

Over 9 Hours Of Entertainment! "For many years, friends and family have asked me, 'Bill, why don't you write a book about your life? You must have had quite a childhood growing up with your dad, Harpo, and those zany uncles of yours, the Marx Brothers. And what about those weird, maybe fatalistic happenings you've experienced that can only be described as 'too-Hollywood-to-believe?'" Bill Marx

Son of Harpo Speaks! A Family Portrait, was produced, written, and narrated, with voices and music, by Bill Marx and produced by Joe Bevilacqua. It was co-produced, directed, edited, and digitally mastered by Gerry Bucci at Gerico 1 Media. Buy the companion book here: http://www.sonofharpospeaks.com/orhttp://www.amazon.com/Son-Harpo-Speaks-Bill-Marx/dp/1593930623

Critic Reviews:

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Bill Marxs life story. I cant wait for the sequel. (Irving Brecher, Marx Brothers screenwriter)

A charming memoir. I enjoyed it thoroughly. (Kitty Carlisle Hart)

"This book by the son of Harpo Marx gave me pleasure. (Or, as Groucho might have put it, this book pleasured me.) It's a journey of self-discovery, and Bills book is a useful primer for youngsters who hope to make a living in the arts." (David J. Hogan,

Filmfax)

Members Reviews:

A pleasant surprise

I have long been a fan of Harpo Marx, having read Harpo Speaks, so I was naturally curious as to the point of view of his son. I bought the book on a lark, hoping that it would be, if not at least interesting, then perhaps it would have some funny family stories. To my delight, the book was insightful, fun and yes, interesting. Bill Marx has a good speaking voice and the stories are presented in a way that make you feel as if you are sitting on the couch in his home, sipping a warm beverage and speaking to him in person. I enjoyed it and am very happy that I have this in my collection. I will recommend this to friends and know that they will enjoy it as much as I have.

Performance Excellent - Recording NotSoMuch

I found the content of this book quite delightful. Hearing Mr. Marx's reminisces of his childhood and music career, with and without his famous dad, was very enjoyable. Bill's delivery of his story was engaging as well. What I didn't like was the overall production of the material. In sections, the music that should have played "under" Marx's narration was so loud I could barely hear him. There were sections that sounded like it was being recorded in a bathroom, some that sounded muffled and some that were just ... odd. I "get" what was trying to be done with the echo effect on Harpo's "heavenly voice;" it was just poorly executed. The harp glissandos that occasionally popped up were poorly recorded. I would love to hear this book with better production values. Still, I would recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of Bill Marx and his dad.

Charming Presentation

Would you try another book from Bill Marx and/or Bill Marx?

His stories might all be exhausted.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Growing up in the proximity of the Marx Brothers is everything to this story.

Which character as performed by Bill Marx was your favorite?

Harpo Marx.

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Title: The Elephant to Hollywood

Author: Michael Caine

Narrator: Michael Caine

Format: Abridged

Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-26-10

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios

Publisher's Summary:

Charming, engaging, and surprisingly forthright, Michael Caine gives us his insider's view of Hollywood and the story of his brilliant second act.

When he was in his late 50s, Michael Caine believed his glamorous, rags-to-riches Hollywood career had come to an end. The scripts being sent his way were worse and worse. When one script really disappointed, he called the producer to complain about the part. The producer said, "No, no, we don't want you for the lover, we want you for the father."

Salvation came in the unlikely form of his old friend Jack Nicholson, who convinced him to give acting one more shot. What followed was not only an incredible personal transformation but also one of the most radical comebacks in film history. Learning to accept his new role both on camera and in his own life, Caine went on to win his second Oscar, be knighted by the queen, and deliver some of his best performances to date. Now he shares the spectacular story of his life, from his humble upbringing in London's poverty-stricken Elephant and Castle, his military service, touching marriage and family life, and lively adventures with friends, to legendary meetings with fellow stars, forays as a restaurateur, and hilarious off-screen encounters from his glittering five-decade career. Caine brings his gift for storytelling and his insider's view to a tale that is funny, warm, and deeply honest.

Members Reviews:

Wonderful!

A great listen from a great Hollywood legend. He warmly details his life, career, love and losses.

Entertaining beginning to end

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Title: Biography: Hollywood Legends (2010): Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Subtitle: Panel 2021

Author: Peter Biskind, Leo Braudy, David Thomson

Narrator: Steven J. Ross

Format: Original Recording

Length: 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-19-10

Publisher: Los Angeles Times

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios

Publisher's Summary:

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books began in 1996 with a simple goal: to bring together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. The festival was an immediate success and has become the largest and most prestigious book festival in the country, attracting more than 130,000 book lovers each year.

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Title: Hollywood: Life in the Biz (2010): Los Angales Times Festival of Books

Subtitle: Panel 1111

Author: Alex Ben Block, Darnell M. Hunt, Tom Kemper

Narrator: Anne Thompson

Format: Original Recording

Length: 1 hr and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-16-10

Publisher: Los Angeles Times

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios

Publisher's Summary:

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books began in 1996 with a simple goal: to bring together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. The festival was an immediate success and has become the largest and most prestigious book festival in the country, attracting more than 130,000 book lovers each year.

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Title: Yann Martel in Conversation with Michael Silverblatt (2010): Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Subtitle: Panel 1074

Author: Yann Martel

Narrator: Michael Silverblatt

Format: Original Recording

Length: 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-11-10

Publisher: Los Angeles Times

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Interviews & Panels

Publisher's Summary:

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books began in 1996 with a simple goal: to bring together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. The festival was an immediate success and has become the largest and most prestigious book festival in the country, attracting more than 130,000 book lovers each year.

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Title: Leslie Nielsen's The Naked Truth

Author: Leslie Nielsen

Narrator: Leslie Nielsen

Format: Abridged

Length: 1 hr and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-11-10

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Celebrity Bios

Publisher's Summary:

The popular actor and star of Airplane and The Naked Gun offers a zany account of his life and career, providing outrageous anecdotes about his four decades in show business, famous people, and more.

Members Reviews:

so much truth

he said the naked truth the whole time, telling us his riveting story of how he became famous.

A true masterpiece

This is a must listen for any Leslie Nielson fan! I only wish for more.

5 Stars if Unabridged - Highly Recommend

This a must for anyone that enjoyed him in anything he ever did. The only thing wrong with this book is that it is not unabridged and that it ends. Narrated by Nielsen himself was an honor and an excellent decision. Better than the book because he narrates. If you have the book you definately want this recording. He mixes his comic wit and timing with interesting biography. He reaches back to his start and looks at the struggles experienced trying to establish what would eventually become a successful career. Many funny stories with many told in almost a stand-up routine format. You may feel overwhelmed at times with the joking but this is one book I can honestly come back to for a good laugh anytime. We will miss you Mr. Nielsen and thanks for the laughter.

Vintage Leslie Nielsen in character. I miss him!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Ya gotta be a fan of the actor to enjoy this book. But most people seeking it out probably are.

What did you like best about this story?

The famous actor with a dry wit tells his 'biography' in character. There's so much farce you aren't sure what's legit versus him pulling your leg. That's fine with me. It was a refreshing taste of his classic style that had me cracking up over his corny scenarios and word play.

What about Leslie Nielsens performance did you like?

Just like his movies, you have to actively listen or much of the humor will zoom right past.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It goes by pretty fast.

Any additional comments?

If you want serious facts you'll get frustrated because his yarns are blended with with puns and humorous nonsense.

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Title: Poetry

Subtitle: Behind the Mask (2009): Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Author: Frank Bidart, John Felstiner, Marie Howe

Narrator: David St. John

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr

Language: English

Release date: 08-27-09

Publisher: Los Angeles Times

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Interviews & Panels

Publisher's Summary:

David St. John has been the recipient of many significant honors for poets, including a fellowship from the Guggenheim Foundation and an Award in Literature from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. His most recent work is American Hybrid.

Frank Bidart has published five books of poetry. Watching the Spring Festival: Poems is a finalist for the 2008 Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Poetry. Bidart has also been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award.

John Felstiner, a professor at Stanford University, is a winner of the Truman Capote Prize for Literary Criticism, among other awards. Felstiner's latest title is Can Poetry Save the Earth! A Field Guide to Nature Poems.

Marie Howe is the author of The Good Thief and What the Living Do. Her latest book of poems is The Kingdom of Ordinary Time, a 2008 finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Poetry.