Re: lynx-dev [Off-topic]: Talking books for the blind

[Steven M. Sawczyn]

Roger, you are correct on almost all points except that the play back
machines can be had for free from the National Library Service.  They
also loan out books free of charge (they are a division of the Library
of Congress).  Also, the difference in format isn't really for copy
protection, rather it is a way to fit more material on less tape.  The
books in this special format are almost never abridged, while the books
you can buy in a store are usually abridged.

Steve

In article <address@hidden>,
Roger Hill <address@hidden> wrote:
>Thanks to everyone who replied to me. It seems that there are two
>types of 'talking books'.
>
>First, there is the 'audio book' that one would buy in a bookstore.
>These are available on CD or audio cassette, and work in 'standard',
>readily available equipment.
>
>Secondly, there are special 'talking books' for the blind. These are
>recorded in a special format (to avoid easy copying??) and require
>special playback equipment, available from national foundations for
>the blind, and commercially from organisations such as 'The
>Lighthouse'.
>
>Roger
>
>
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