[COMPLETE]The Double Life of Mr. Alfred Burton

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The Double Life Of Mr. Alfred Burton by E. Phillips Oppenheim (1866 - 1946).

This project is now in the catalogue. All audio files can be found on our catalogue page:
https://librivox.org/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-by-e-phillips-oppenheim/

Alfred Burton, a smooth-talking salesman, is having a perfectly ordinary day on the job when he stumbles across a strange plant in an old house. What he doesn't realize is that the fruit of the plant, when eaten, will change not merely the entire course of his life, but also his view of the world, and in fact his very self. (Devorah Allen)
    1. How to claim a part, and "how it all works" here To find a section to record, simply look at point 5. below at the sections. All the ones without names beside them are "up for grabs." Click "Post reply" at the top left of the screen and tell us which section you would like to read (include the section number from the left-most column in the reader list, please). Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording.
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    3. Is there a deadline? We ask that you submit your recorded sections within 1-2 months of placing your claim. Please note that to be fair to the readers who have completed their sections in a timely way, if you haven't submitted your recording(s) after two months, your sections will automatically be re-opened for other readers to claim, unless you post in this thread to request an extension. Extensions will be granted at the discretion of the Book Coordinator. If you cannot do your section, for whatever reason, just let me know and it'll go back to the pool. There's no shame in this; we're all volunteers and things happen.Please do not sign up for more sections than you can complete within the two month deadline.
    4. Where do I find the text? Source text (please only read from this text!): http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17103
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    6. BEFORE recording: Please check the Recording Notes: http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6427#6430

      Set your recording software to:
      Channels: 1 (Mono)
      Bit Rate: 128 kbps
      Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
    7. DURING recording:
      No more than 0.5 to 1 second of silence at the beginning of the recording!
      Make sure you add this to the beginning of your recording:
      START of recording (Intro)
      • "Chapter [number] of The Double Life Of Mr. Alfred Burton. 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], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
      • Say:
        "The Double Life Of Mr. Alfred Burton, by E. Phillips Oppenheim. Chapter [number]. [Chapter name]."

      END of recording
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        "End of Chapter [number]"
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        "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
      • At the end of the book, say (in addition):
        "End of The Double Life Of Mr. Alfred Burton, by E. Phillips Oppenheim. "

      There should be 5 seconds silence at the end of the recording.

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      Need noise-cleaning?
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      128 kbps MP3
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Post by Darvinia »

Hi Devorah,

I will MC this one for you. I'll set it up later today when I get to my regular computer.
Bev

There's nothing you can't prove if your outlook is only sufficiently limited. - Lord Peter Wimsey
I yam what I yam, and that's all what I yam - Popeye, the sailor man
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice - Neil Peart
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Post by Darvinia »

Your MW is ready to be filled in.

Do you have a proof-listener in mind? If not, you can add the ~ to the beginning of the subject line to indicate we're looking for one.

I'll leave this on the Launch Pad for a day or so to let people know what's coming up.

Holler if I've left out or messed up anything.

Have fun! :)
Bev

There's nothing you can't prove if your outlook is only sufficiently limited. - Lord Peter Wimsey
I yam what I yam, and that's all what I yam - Popeye, the sailor man
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice - Neil Peart
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Post by mightyfelix »

Nope, the DPL slot is still wide open! Thanks for the reminder about the tilde.

I will be able to fill in the MW either tonight or tomorrow night.
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Post by mightyfelix »

MW is filled in, and I'm ready to go!
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Post by Ealswythe »

Hey MightyFelix, this book is just my style! Could I please claim section 1?
Thanks!
Le silence va plus vite à reculons.

https://librivox.org/reader/11772
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Post by mightyfelix »

Ealswythe wrote:Hey MightyFelix, this book is just my style! Could I please claim section 1?
Thanks!
Absolutely! I'll add you to the MW when I get home.
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Post by HZFerr »

:hmm: If you don't have a DPL, I will PL. I can't do the MW part.
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HZFerr wrote: :hmm: If you don't have a DPL, I will PL. I can't do the MW part.
Sounds good. You mean you don't have a device that will allow you to edit the MW? If that's the case, I don't have a problem with it, just let me know what needs to be marked and I'll handle it. :)
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Post by Darvinia »

Welcome Helen! You're in as DPL.

I've moved us to Readers Wanted now we're fully staffed.
Bev

There's nothing you can't prove if your outlook is only sufficiently limited. - Lord Peter Wimsey
I yam what I yam, and that's all what I yam - Popeye, the sailor man
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Post by marcusalexander »

Hello there!

I'd very much like to claim Section 2, if possible.
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May I read section 2?

Thanks, Todd
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marcusalexander wrote:Hello there!

I'd very much like to claim Section 2, if possible.
It's all yours! MW will be updated tonight or tomorrow.
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ToddHW wrote:May I read section 2?

Thanks, Todd
Hi, Todd! Marcus actually put in a claim on section two just a few minutes before yours. Can I interest you in section 3?
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mightyfelix wrote:
ToddHW wrote:May I read section 2?

Thanks, Todd
Hi, Todd! Marcus actually put in a claim on section two just a few minutes before yours. Can I interest you in section 3?
Sure - section 3.

Thanks, Todd
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