Art audiobooks

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

They Went Another Way

By: Bruce Eric Kaplan

Narrated by: Bruce Eric Kaplan

Length: 7 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

This program is read by the author.

A darkly comic memoir about being a working creative person in a world that is growing ever more dysfunctional, by acclaimed New Yorker cartoonist and television writer Bruce Eric Kaplan

In January 2022, Bruce Eric Kaplan found himself confused and upset by the state of the world and the state of his life as a... 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

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

Mondrian

By: Nicholas Fox Weber

Narrated by: Patty Nieman

Length: 25 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE • The extraordinary and surprising life of Piet Mondrian, whose unprecedented geometric art revolutionized modern painting, architecture, graphic art, fashion design, and more—from acclaimed cultural historian Nicholas Fox Weber

"As fastidiously passionate as his subject's paintings. How wonderful it... 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 Healing Season of Pottery

By: Yeon Somin

Narrated by: Jennifer Kim

Length: 7 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

This cozy, romantic  novel about one woman's desire to heal herself through art is perfect for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and What You Are Looking for Is in the Library.

Burned out by her TV news writing job, Jungmin leaves in an attempt to salvage her life. When she stumbles upon a mysterious pottery studio, she feels immediately at... Read more

Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart

By: Russ Ramsey

Narrated by: Kaleo Griffith

Length: 6 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

Beyond a mere introduction to great art, Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart is about loving to learn what art has to teach us about the wonder and struggle of being alive.Did you know that: Vincent van Gogh's attempt to start an artist's colony with Paul Gauguin lasted only nine weeks, ending in his infamous "ear episode"? Pablo Picasso was a prime... Read more

The Wall of Life

By: Shirley MacLaine

Narrated by: Shirley MacLaine

Length: 1 hour 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Academy Award-winning actress and New York Times bestselling author Shirley MacLaine shares a dazzling memoir in photographs, chronicling her extraordinary life with 150+ images from her personal archive

With more than seventy years on the silver screen, Shirley MacLaine has, as she says, seen it all, done it all, been everywhere, and met... Read more

Secrets of Persuasion: Profit with Psychological Tricks

By: Orin Margrave

Narrated by: Nick Porter

Length: 2 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Secrets of Persuasion: Profit with Psychological Tricks
Are you striving to enhance your career and deepen your understanding of the art of influence?
Are you in search of a thorough guide that equips you with everything you need to master the techniques of persuasion and boost your success?
Look no further!
This audiobook serves as your essential... Read more

Christmas TV Memories

By: Herbie J Pilato

Narrated by: Steve Marvel

Length: 11 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

For most of us, fond memories of the Christmas season are inseparable from television's holiday presentations. The world loves everything from iconic cartoons like How the Grinch Stole Christmas and A Charlie Brown Christmas to the groundbreaking Julia sitcom segment, "I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas," Christmas in Rockefeller Center, and the... Read more

Accidentally Wes Anderson: Adventures

By: Wally Koval & Amanda Koval

Narrated by: Seamus McMahon & Jeff Goldblum

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Adventure awaits in this new visual odyssey from Accidentally Wes Anderson, taking readers on stunning trips to every continent and sharing oddly moving human tales along the way.

For lovers of travel, design, and exploration, AWA presents a brand-new collection of real-world places that seem plucked from the films of Wes Anderson, and the... 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

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

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

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

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 skill
Do 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 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

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

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

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

Suds & Scents: The Joy of Soap Making

By: Michael Reynolds

Narrated by: Michael Reynolds

Length: 2 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

Making soap is an old skill that can be learned in " Suds & Scents: The Joy of Soap Making: Creating Personalized Cleansing Bars with Natural Ingredients". This complete guide shows you how to make high-quality, personalized soaps that fit your wants and tastes from the very beginning to the very end when you become an expert. Start by... 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