Volunteers outside the USA: Upton Sinclair died in 1968. The author's work is still protected by copyright in places, like Europe, where copyright is author's death plus 70 years, Australia (author's death plus 70 years for authors who died after 1955) or Canada (author's death plus 50 years).
What would happen to you if you tried to make your way in the world believing all the clear, simple things you had ever been taught growing up? Here we have one response to that question, a commentary by the great novelist, journalist and political activist Upton Sinclair, on what we are to encounter as we make our way in this world we live in. It is set against the backdrop of its time (about a hundred years ago) and place (a capitalist microcosm called "Lockmanville" in upstate New York) and the viewpoint of its author. Young Samuel Prescott, having been robbed penniless, encounters the expected cast of characters, from the fiendish and jaded Capitalists to the sainted Socialists, with the righteous religious and the purchased politicians and police along the way, all perched upon the backs and shoulders of the poor and the powerless. But we can all find ourselves in here somewhere, and seek for the truth and the way forward. (Summary by D Pranitis)
Type of proof-listening required (Note: please read the PL FAQ): standard
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Magic Window:
BC Admin
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Genres for the project:
fiction, literature, politics, satire
Keywords that describe the book:
socialism, capitalism, class struggle, economics, individualism, social reform
The reader will record the following at the beginning and end of each file:
No more than 0.5 to 1 second of silence at the beginning of the recording!
Start of recording (Intro)
"Chapter [number] of Samuel the Seeker . - This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit: librivox DOT org"
If you wish, say: "Recording by [your name]"
Say: " Samuel the Seeker , by Upton Sinclair . [Chapter]"
For the second and all subsequent sections, you may optionally use the shortened form of this intro disclaimer:
"Chapter [number] of Samuel the Seeker by Upton Sinclair . This LibriVox recording is in the Public Domain."
If you wish, say: "Recording by [your name]"
Only if applicable, say: "[Chapter title]"
End of recording
At the end of the section, say: "End of [Chapter]"
If you wish, say: "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
At the end of the book, say (in addition): "End of Samuel the Seeker , by Upton Sinclair . "
There should be 5 seconds silence at the end of the recording, or 10 seconds for files longer than 30 minutes.
Example filename
samueltheseeker_##_sinclair.mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is your section number. (e.g. samueltheseeker_01_sinclair.mp3)
Example ID3 V2 tags
Title: ## - [Section title]
Artist: Upton Sinclair
Album: Samuel the Seeker
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Also, post the length of the recording (file duration: mm:ss) together with the link.
Upload your file with the LibriVox Uploader: http://upload.librivox.org
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You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: alg - alg1001
When your upload is complete, you will receive a link - please post it in this thread.
I'll MC this for you. Let me know if you need a BC pw.
Thanks,
Amy
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
I sent you your MW username and pw. And added Laura as DPL, pending your okay... I'll move you to Going Solo tomorrow.
Have a good night!
Amy
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
Dear Laura, I'm not sure what the term "standard" means when they ask what level of proof-listening is requested. These audiobooks are all about the defenseless author and the listener, not the reader, so I hope you'll feel free to make whatever suggestions you think might improve the value of the piece, within the limitations of my chintzy microphone and untrained voice, anyway. Thanks,
Incidentally, Laura, I need to add "keywords" that describe this book, so as you listen, if you think of a keyword or two that you think would describe it to other listeners, I would appreciate hearing your thoughts.
Standard listening is mostly just listening for repeats or things that just don't sound quite right, but the proof listener isn't required to follow along with the text. I generally do follow along with the text and your readings were word perfect. Your narration and the sound quality of your files is Excellent and a pleasure to listen to!
As I'm listening I'll keep in mind any keywords I think might be helpful.
And...having said all that... Chapters 1-3 are all PL OK and I will listen to chapter 4 tomorrow evening. Thanks so much for having me along on this project.
