Any interest?
At a typical reading speed of 110WPM, I don't have the patience for audio books, so they're not on my radar.
Also, given the word count, this would be almost 100 hours of reading. And I have no idea how to handle the diagrams and equations which in many cases are integral to the book.
Now it is possible to do this without a publisher just like the book was done without one.
I don't have the voice, nor the editing skills for this, but I'd support the project.
My personal opinion...being almost done with the book is that it wouldn't be a good idea. Off the top of my head:
The book isn't necessarily an easy read. For example, I found myself rereading some section, particularly the systems section as I have limited experience with stuff like that. That would be difficult to do with an audio book.
Second, I look at this as more of a reference book (kind of anyways), therefore, I plan to go back to reread sections, take notes, etc. Again, that would also be hard with an audiobook.
I would be surprised if there was a market for an audiobook....again, that is just my own personal opinion.
By the way...the book is fantastic! I plan to get to a review soon....
That's kinda what I thought/think. It's more of a textbook than a biography. A biography/story would probably work as an audiobook because it's linear. This book is highly nonlinear. I even committed some editorial anathema and referenced future sections in some parts of the book.
I'm very much looking forward to the review. I'll link to your blog if you write it there. Also amazon reviews make me especially happy *hint hint* :)
100 hours!
I think your math is off... (for shame, Jacob!)
I listened to the unabridged Le Mis in 9 hours!
How long is this book, Tolstoy?
Seriously, I'd much prefer an audio book.
(long commute)
Reconsider. As many lecture series as there are
on tape, this could easily be converted into one.
You've got plenty of experience with that too,
right, Jacob?
I think an audio book/ lecture would have more
staying power and actually reach a wider audience, too, Jacob.
A CD/ audio file is much easier to pass around (and actually get someone to listen to) than to try to get someone to read a book.
For this subject material, I think the superior format would be a podcast--Q&As, an hourly focus on this aspect or that of ERE, etc. It would be a valuable thing unto itself, as well as an incidental marketing tool for the book.
The audiobook would be best conserved for your Suze Ormanification book--the mass paperback, pre-digested, 140-sparse-page volume--IMO.
@firefighter - For shame, indeed an error! It's more like 15 hours.
I think a lecture series is a great idea and an interesting way of formatting it. I got some experience in giving talks (done a few dozens during my career). The main problem is that it requires some practice before things start flowing well, so I can't just sit down and record it.
I also think the lecture format would work for my slightly alien accent as opposed to the audio book. There's a distinct difference between lecturing and reading aloud.
Jacob is you would like a professional reader/voice specialist to do this my younger brother does this for a living. He also charges VERY competitive prices and has a professional recording studio. Here is his website if you want to hear some samples and get in contact:
http://www.jimmyvoiceover.com/
Love the book by the way! On my way to ERE
This would have to be one of the most difficult books to smoothly read allowed. Just for kicks, I tried to read allowed the first paragraph in the About the book section. Even discounting the missing word in the second sentence, it was pretty challenging. Jacob says in the second paragraph that he's written the book as a textbook and I agree with him; it definitely reads as a textbook.
@Jacob the accent will just make you sound more professorial.
Ehh, what missing word is that?
"Like most philosophical books, it's voluminous compared to its content because much of *it* is dedicated ..."
wow, did I just spell aloud, allowed? :eek:
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