Art audiobooks

El club de las pintoras

By: Alyson Richman, M. J. Rose & Sofía Lundberg

Narrated by: Diana Huicochea & Antonio Raluy

Length: 8 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

Por la autora de Los amantes de Praga, Alyson Richman Principios del siglo XX. El mundo está dominado por hombres y el ámbito artístico en Estocolmo no es una excepción. Hilma af Klint, cansada de no encontrar un espacio para desarrollarse, convoca cada viernes por la noche a un enigmático grupo de artistas —Anna, Cornelia, Sigrid y Mathilda—... Read more

La gran desaparición

By: León Krauze

Narrated by: Ignacio Casas

Length: 5 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Un guardia, una pintura y un misterio que cambiará la historia del arte para siempre. Un extraño suceso paraliza al museo más famoso del mundo cuando los personajes de todos los cuadros comienzan a desvanecerse. La resolución de este misterio recaerá en André, un joven y solitario guardia de seguridad del Louvre que observa con frustración cómo... Read more

Albertus

By: Simon Garfield

Narrated by: David Thorpe

Length: 2 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

A compact and charming history of the beloved handcrafted font by the New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type.



Albertus, first carved on a bronze tablet in the 1930s by German Jewish refugee Berthold Wolpe, has proved to be one of the most enduring handcrafted typefaces in the world. It is at once modern and timeless, authoritative and... Read more

Yankee Doodle Dandy

By: Elizabeth Titrington Craft

Narrated by: Tanya Eby

Length: 9 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

Playwright, composer, actor, director, and producer George M. Cohan looms large in musical theater legend. Remembered today for classic tunes like "You're a Grand Old Flag" and "Give My Regards to Broadway," he has been called "the father of musical comedy," and his statue stands in the heart of the New York theater district. Cohan's early... Read more

Baskerville

By: Simon Garfield

Narrated by: David Thorpe

Length: 3 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

A compact and charming history of the classic Enlightenment font by the New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type.



When Baskerville was first created in 1757, there was concern that it would damage readers' eyes with its combination of thin and thick strokes and tapering serifs. Yet 250 years later, it remains one of the most commonly... Read more

Comic Sans

By: Simon Garfield

Narrated by: David Thorpe

Length: 2 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

A compact and charming history of the font we love to hate by the New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type.



Since its improvised creation at Microsoft in the mid-1990s, Comic Sans has become one of the most used and talked-about typefaces of the digital age. The subject of April Fools pranks and endless internet discourse, it has spawned... Read more

The Rainbow Age of Television

By: Shayna Maci Warner

Narrated by: Shayna Maci Warner

Length: 9 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

With the last decade's television boom across a multitude of platforms, American audiences are being treated to a cascade of shows that some have trumpeted as a second Golden Age. But something completely new is stirring, too—the Rainbow Age. For the first time in the history of American television, we have shows in which LGBTQIA+ characters... Read more

The Art of Acting

By: Stella Adler & Howard Kissel

Narrated by: Bonnie Agan

Length: 8 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: No

Stella Adler was one of the 20th Century's greatest figures. She is arguably the most important teacher of acting in American history. Over her long career, both in New York and Hollywood, she offered her vast acting knowledge to generations of actors, including Marlon Brando, Warren Beatty, and Robert De Niro. The great voice finally ended in... Read more

Brief Histories: Ancient Greece

By: Ellie Mackin Roberts

Narrated by: Russell Bentley

Length: 3 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

Journey back in time to explore one the most fascinating and influential periods of ancient history.

In this concise and incredibly readable short history, Dr Ellie Mackin Roberts journeys from the warrior societies of The Bronze Age all the way to the invention of democracy during the golden age of Athens, charting the incredible rise and fall... Read more

Learn, Improve, Master

By: Nick Velasquez

Narrated by: Kaleo Griffith

Length: 5 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

Develop the power to learn and master any skillDo you dream of excelling at a sport, music, art, cooking, writing, public speaking, or anything else? Learn, Improve, Master will help you make that dream a reality.Through a combination of learning science and strategies used by world-class performers, this guide will teach you what it really... Read more

Brief Histories: Ancient Egypt

By: Campbell Price

Narrated by: Russell Bentley

Length: 2 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

Journey back in time to explore one the most fascinating and influential periods of ancient history.

In this concise and incredibly readable short history, Egyptologist Dr Campbell Price asks us how we know so much about life in ancient Egypt, from the working lives of pyramid builders to the power of the Pharaoh. The book explores the... Read more

History of India

By: Kelly Mass

Narrated by: Kelly Fraser

Length: 2 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

This book consists of two titles:
Mughal Empire - The Mughal Empire, also referred to as the Mogul or Moghul Empire, was one of the most powerful and influential early modern Islamic empires in South Asia. Established in the 16th century, it controlled vast regions for over two centuries, encompassing territories from the peripheries of the Indus... Read more

Taj Mahal

By: Kelly Mass

Narrated by: Kelly Fraser

Length: 1 hour 9 minutes

Abridged: No

The Taj Mahal stands as a breathtaking testament to Indo-Islamic architecture, celebrated as one of the most exquisite examples of this style in the world. Its origins are steeped in the emotional backdrop of its commission, reflecting the rich culture and history of the Mughal Empire, which wielded power over vast regions of India during the... Read more

The Audacity of Relevance

By: Alex Sarian

Narrated by: Alex Sarian

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

The arts and culture sector is in crisis—a crisis of relevance. Whether it’s grappling with dwindling audience sizes, shifting trends in philanthropy, or addressing social challenges, experts have been documenting this slow decline for decades. At the core of Alex Sarian’s international career is the conviction that cultural organizations... Read more

The Art of Soap Crafting

By: Rebecca Johnson

Narrated by: Rebecca Johnson

Length: 3 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Art of Soap Crafting: Homemade Recipes for Natural Beauty" is an extensive and motivational manual for anyone who wants to make opulent, handcrafted soaps. This book contains something for everyone, regardless of skill level. It is ideal for novices wishing to learn the fundamentals of soap production as well as seasoned artisans hoping to... Read more

Life on Svalbard

By: Cecilia Blomdahl

Narrated by: Cecilia Blomdahl

Length: 2 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

Join Cecilia Blomdahl in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, the world's northernmost town.

Located in the Arctic Ocean near the North Pole, Svalbard is a unique archipelago that boasts stunning wintry landscapes, endangered arctic animals, and awe-inspiring natural phenomena. Since 2016, Cecilia has called this beautiful and remote location home. Along with... Read more

¿Quién fue Salvador Dalí?

By: Paula K. Manzanero

Narrated by: Luis Carlos De La Lombana

Length: 1 hour 2 minutes

Abridged: No

Conoce la fascinante carrera del surrealista Salvador Dalí, desde sus primeros años en España hasta su vida pública como artista de fama internacional, en este nuevo libro de la serie número uno en ventas del New York Times.

Más famoso por su pintura surrealista La persistencia de la memoria y sus relojes derretidos, Salvador Dalí combinó sus... Read more

Opening Weekend

By: Jim Fredrick

Narrated by: Jim Fredrick

Length: 12 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

In a world where movie marketers are the stars of the story, Opening Weekend: An Insider's Look at Marketing Hollywood's Hits and Flops recounts Jim Fredrick's journey through the realm of movie marketing. Fredrick offers readers exclusive access to behind-the-scenes anecdotes and firsthand accounts of working with studio executives and... Read more

Women Holding Things

By: Maira Kalman

Narrated by: Maira Kalman

Length: 25 minutes

Abridged: No

From the critically acclaimed artist, designer, and author of the bestsellers The Principles of Uncertainty and My Favorite Things comes a wondrous collection of words that is a moving meditation on the beauty and complexity of women’s lives and roles, revealed in the things they hold.“What do women hold? The home and the family. And the... Read more

Cats of the World

By: Hannah Shaw & Andrew Marttila

Narrated by: Hannah Shaw

Length: 3 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

Hannah “Kitten Lady” Shaw and professional cat photographer Andrew Marttila journey to thirty countries to bring you hundreds of photos and stories of cats from every corner of the world.

Wife and husband team Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila have made cats their lives' work: they rescue and rehabilitate neonatal kittens, educate the public on... Read more

The Art of Soap Making

By: Emma Clarkson

Narrated by: Emma Clarkson

Length: 2 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

To learn everything there is to know about making soap, "The Art of Soap Making: Crafting Luxurious Bars for Body and Home" is the book for you. This book has everything you need to know to make beautiful, high-quality soaps. It's great for both new and experienced crafters. The author has been making soap for a long time and gives clear steps... Read more

Think Like an Artist

By: Will Gompertz

Narrated by: Liam Gerrard

Length: 3 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

How do artists think? Where does their creativity originate? How can we, too, learn to be more creative? BBC arts editor Will Gompertz seeks answers to these questions in his exuberant, intelligent, witty, and thought-provoking style. Think Like an Artist identifies ten key lessons on creativity from artists that range from Caravaggio to Warhol,... Read more

The Naughty Bits

By: Nat Segaloff

Narrated by: Nat Segaloff

Length: 6 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

Between 1934 and 1968, no Hollywood studio could make a movie without the permission of, and a seal of approval from, the Production Code Administration. Formed in 1930 but not enforced until 1934, the Production Code was Hollywood’s official censorship system. Screenplays, books, plays, costumes, and even story ideas and song lyrics had to be... Read more

Always the Music

By: Thomas W. Morris

Narrated by: Thomas W. Morris & Barbara Hannigan

Length: 11 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

Always The Music is the fascinating story of Morris’ personal metamorphosis through the highest levels of the world of classical music, his learning and insights into how storied musical institutions function, great artists create, and audiences engage. Over the course of 34 years running the Boston Symphony and The Cleveland Orchestra, he had... Read more