Reading Between The Lines: From Page to Production

From Page to Production

De: BBC Audiobooks

Narrado por: Lynne Truss, Rula Lenska, Lorelei King, Sir Derek Derek Jacobi

Bath-based BBC Audiobooks hosted a sell-out event for the Bath Literature Festival. Reading Between the Lines: From Page to Production featured Rula Lenska, Lynne Truss, Sir Derek Jacobi, and Lorelei King in an entertaining and lively discussion about the art of the audiobook. They were joined by Sunday Times audio critic Karen Robinson, BBC Audiobooks' Publishing Director Jan Paterson, and Senior Producer Kate Thomas.

The panel discussed all aspects of what makes a good audiobook. Topics debated ranged from casting, production, recording, accents, pronunciation, translation, and editing. Rula Lenska, Sir Derek Jacobi, and Lorelei King are all highly respected readers having recorded numerous titles for BBC Audiobooks and other publishers. Lynne Truss appears in the audiobook versions of her two best sellers Eats, Shoots and Leaves and Talk to the Hand.

©2006 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2006 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Fascinating behind the scenes

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This is a great overview of the work done behind the scenes to record audiobooks by some of the best in the field. Highly enjoyable. Funny and entertaining.

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It sounded like a lot of fun.

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

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Behind the Scenes at BBC audiobooks

This is a fascinating panel discussion by producers and performers of BBC audiobooks. The observations of the performers have opened my ears to nuances in the readings, but the real revelation is the role of the producer in coordinating and giving coherence to the recording sessions.

Interesting & Enjoyable Peek Behind the Scenes

Very enjoyable listen. Narrators, producers, and others from the recorded books industry discuss how an audiobook is created.

fascinating!

I thoroughly enjoyed this explanation of how audiobooks are recorded. Very understandable and well-edited to keep your attention.

Interesting and Entertaining

I thoroughly enjoyed this audio. It was interesting to hear about the production aspects, but the best part were the stories that both the producers and readers had to tell.