‘Treasure Island’ Audiobook Released On Eve Of Robert Louis Stevenson’s 160th Birthday
November 14th, 2010 - 8:49 pm ICT by GDBy Ranjan Bhaduri
Nov 14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The celebrated Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson is remembered best for his adventure tales like ‘Treasure Island.’ Yesterday was the 160th birthday of the famous novelist. An eBook innovator FlyingWord Inc. has announced the availability of a ‘Treasure Island’ audiobook in 3D. The timing could not be better for the publisher. The preview of the audio book is available in YouTube. The book ‘Treasure Island’ remains one of his best selling novels till date.
The audiobook on the most popular novel by Robert Louis Stevenson has been made for Apple iPhone and iPad. It can be described as a 7-hour audio performance replete with voice, music and special effects. These are blended with visually appealing 3D graphics, interactive elements and animations. Richard Monson-Haefel, the Chief Executive Producer of the company expressed his happiness to bring the book ‘Treasure Island’ to life using images from the original printings of book. They had to work with the Children’s Literature Library of the University of Minnesota.
The 3D pop up experience is something the e-book readers have not felt before. The company worked very hard to retain the original images used in the book. For witnessing, the 3D effect the viewers would not have to wear special glasses. The children are going to love the 3D experience, feel the company officials. It will give them a never before experience of reading audiobooks with touch, sound and sight. The company also has plans to come up with more popular tales by celebrated authors in the 3D audio book format in the near future.
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