Because many audio book listeners are looking to listen to the information in a book more quickly and because of the high cost associated with recording and distributing 40 hours of audio, audio book versions of novels are often pr… 136,515 ratings — published, avg rating 4.31 — We do both abridged and originals, depending on the kid. Your email address will not be published. photo credit abhi sharma on flickr. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. However, some parts were a bit dry and I knew the unabridged (which is over twice the length of the unabridged) would have just sunk me. In fiction, this is usually backstory, long descriptions, or world-building elements that don’t add to the main narrative. published 1870, avg rating 4.07 — In 2009, digital downloads became more popular than CDs for audiobooks. I completely agree!! Being able to fit a book on five tapes instead of 10 makes a significant difference to both the cost and the reader’s experience. I was just looking through my lesson plan and saw that my son is reading Julius Caesar in a few weeks. No additional import charges at delivery! What a great perspective! Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *.

I love to read aloud to my kids, but I’ve got a bunch of squirmy wormies, including the older ones, who find it very hard to sit still unless they’re very interested. My son is loving the “Classic Starts” series. Thanks for sharing. That directly reflects the use cases mentioned above (post-secondary students looking to be familiarized with classic literature, introducing children to audiobooks, etc. 691,809 ratings — I read the 600 page version of Count of Monte Cristo – and LOVED it. These are the types of novels offering thick plots and character development so rich you can almost taste it! For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program. See photos and description box for more details. Copyright © 1995-2020 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. 67 million Americans completed at least one audiobook in the last year, overall decline in the distribution of abridged audiobooks, useful for college and university students, rise of unabridged audiobooks coincides with rise of podcast consumption. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Typically if a book is longer than about 300 pages, I’d say there’s going to be a lot of filler. As expected, the categories offering the most unabridged audiobook formats are Literature and Fiction, and Mystery and Thrillers. Thank you for signing up! That could be a person with a high reading goal who wants to power through books, a student hoping to get the CliffsNotes of an assigned reading, or a parent trying to get their young reader interested in audiobooks. And though there is an overwhelming favoritism for unabridged audiobooks, there are a few remaining use cases for abridged audiobooks. If done right, the themes, tones, and mood should all line up with the original text. The concern over literary credibility extended to organizations supporting blind people. Abridged audiobooks can be shortened between 35% and 75%. The only abridged texts I have ever seen have been designed for younger readers - stronger readers in the 6-8 range who are able to simple chapter books and are looking for something more challenging without being too difficult. 34,448 ratings — For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program. Pun Fun by Ennis Rees Abridged Edition Scholastic Books 1972 Paperback Vintage, "CITY OF GOD" ST. AUGUSTINE PAPERBACK - 1958 - ABRIDGED VERSION - IMAGE BOOKS, Lives of the Queens of England by Strickland 1880 Abridged Version, 1965 Pun Fun Paperback Book by Ennis Rees, C.1916 3 CHILDREN'S BOOK PLATES ILLUSTRATIONS E. Dorothy Rees Children Playing, “Pre-owned item. ), and also speaks to the state of mind people are in when seeking out an audiobook in an abridged format. junkyarddogresale has no other items for sale. published 1678, avg rating 4.03 — Earn up to 5x points when you use your eBay Mastercard.

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|, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. 5,991 ratings — We're giving away a $250 gift card to Barnes and Noble! These are not summaries; each is half to two-thirds of the original length. Librarian and fellow Book Riot contributor Anna Gooding-Call recalls, “Cheaper by the Dozen had an abridged version on tape where they cut out the horrifyingly racist episode with the Chinese cook.

I listened to it with my mom when I was a kid and read it separately, and I remember noting the difference.”, Even though abridged audiobooks account for a tiny share of Libro.fm sales, “I expect that publishers will continue to produce abridged editions but that the number will decline,” Pearson believes. Tourist, Rincewind decided, meant idiot." In nonfiction, editors often nix references and technical details. 77,520 ratings — You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. When browsing online audiobook hubs, the genres of Business & Money, Biographies and Memoirs, Children’s Books, Self-Help, Classics, and Religion and Spirituality make up the vast majority of the available abridged audiobooks. My daughter loves the No Fear Shakespeare books. And as you pointed out, better to read an abridged version than not to read a novel at all. This amount includes seller specified domestic shipping charges as well as applicable international shipping, handling, and other fees. If so, please help by sharing it! 0 people liked it, World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War (Hardcover), Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders (Paperback), The Three Musketeers (The D'Artagnan Romances, #1), The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference (Paperback), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages, #6), The Gulag Archipelago 1918–1956 (Abridged), The Sword in the Stone (The Once and Future King, #1), Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln (Paperback), The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Paperback), Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies (Paperback), Mornings on Horseback: The Story of an Extraordinary Family, a Vanished Way of Life, and the Unique Child Who Became Theodore Roosevelt (Paperback), Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance (Paperback), David Copperfield (Illustrated Classic Editions), Difficult Women: A History of Feminism in 11 Fights (ebook), The Heretic's Apprentice (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #16), Guest House for Young Widows: Among the Women of ISIS (Hardcover), Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion (Hardcover). 20,227 ratings — 232,459 ratings — For example, the abridged version of “The Count of Monte Cristo” is about 800 pages shorter than the original. Unabridged refers to the full literary work remaining untouched.). There are 1 items available. And since it’s quite a debatable subject, remaining objective about the needs of the audience and the pros and cons of each publishing format is critical. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. Read 797 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Damage to front cover. published 1989, avg rating 4.10 — 33,899 ratings — 1,276 ratings — If they don’t understand, they’re not going to pay attention. We will start with the original, but I have a feeling this will get pulled out! Here’s another really important point: time. In this case, reading the original would require over 50 more hours! Yes, that is a valid point. But the audiobook industry as a whole didn’t pick up steam until the 1970s; according to the Audio Publishers Association, libraries began stocking audiobooks in that decade. 32,523 ratings —

I’m going to share this one with the classical G+ Group, great post!

They're intended as stepping stones and as … published 1908, avg rating 4.03 — Over the decades, abridged versions have had several advantages. 800 ratings —

I will look into No Fear Shakespeare when she gets a little older. 116,142 ratings — Thanks for the tip! I want them to engage with the story line for now.
Even in the abridged wizard of Oz some of the head chopping off man, I’m glad I’m reading it to my 5yr old so I can edit more myself, she doesn’t need to picture a whole pack of wolves getting their heads chopped off.


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