COMPLETE: Pleasures of Ignorance by Robert Lynd - jo

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silverquill
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The Pleasures of Ignorance by Robert Lynd (1879 - 1949).

This project is now complete. All audio files can be found on our catalog page here:

https://librivox.org/the-pleasures-of-ignorance-by-robert-lynd/

From the pen of the Irish poet and essayist, Robert Lynd, comes a collection of humorous and satirical essays on topics as wide ranging as cats and weed to why we hate insects and morals of beans. ( Larry Wilson)
    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.
    2. New to recording? Please read our Newbie Guide to Recording!
    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/13448
    5. Please claim sections (the numbers in the first column below)! If this is your first recording, please let me know under which name or pseudonym you'd like to appear in the LibriVox catalogue. We can also link to a personal website/blog.

      Prospective Prooflisteners: Please read the Listeners Wanted FAQ before listening! Level of prooflistening requested: standard


      Please don't download or listen to files belonging to projects in process (unless you are the BC or PL). Our servers are not set up to handle the greater volume of traffic. Please wait until the project has been completed. Thanks!


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      Genres for the project: *Non-fiction/Essays & Short Works

      Keywords that describe the book: satire, humor, essay, Ireland

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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 Pleasures of Ignorance. 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 Pleasures of Ignorance, by Robert Lynd. [Chapter]"

      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 The Pleasures of Ignorance, by Robert Lynd. "

      There should be 5 seconds silence at the end of the recording, or 10 seconds for files longer than 30 minutes.

      Please remember to check this thread frequently for updates!
    8. AFTER recording
      Need noise-cleaning?
      Listen to your file through headphones. If you can hear some constant background noise (hiss/buzz), you may want to clean it up a bit. The latest version of Audacity is recommended for noise removal. See this LibriVox wiki page for a complete guide.
      Save files as
      128 kbps MP3
      pleasuresofignorance_##_lynd_128kb.mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is the section number (e.g. pleasuresofignorance_01_lynd_128kb.mp3)


      Please ignore tags for Genre and Track Number - these will be filled in automatically at the cataloguing stage.
      Transfer of files (completed recordings) Please always post in this forum thread when you've sent a file. Also, post the length of the recording (file duration: mm:ss) together with the link.
      • Upload your file with the LibriVox Uploader: https://librivox.org/login/uploader
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      • You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: knotyouraveragejo
      • When your upload is complete, you will receive a link - please post it in this thread.
      • If this doesn't work, or you have questions, please check our How To Send Your Recording wiki page.



      Any questions?
      Please post below
Last edited by silverquill on December 23rd, 2017, 9:35 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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AvaGonzales
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Post by AvaGonzales »

I love Robert Lynd :D please let me DPL this
Thanks,

Ava Gonzales


I live in a Life+50 country, lmk if you need my help in any way :)
knotyouraveragejo
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Post by knotyouraveragejo »

I'll MC, Larry. MW will be added shortly.
Jo
wsraymond
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Post by wsraymond »

I'll do Section V Cats... if it's not already claimed.

--wa
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Post by silverquill »

AvaGonzales wrote:I love Robert Lynd :D please let me DPL this
I'd be happy to have you as DPL.
These are quite fun little essays

Let me know if you have any questions about the process.

Jo will put you in the Magic Window.
HE IS RISEN
~ Larry
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Post by silverquill »

wsraymond wrote:I'll do Section V Cats... if it's not already claimed.

--wa
You're the first!
Thanks.
HE IS RISEN
~ Larry
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Post by AvaGonzales »

silverquill wrote:
AvaGonzales wrote:I love Robert Lynd :D please let me DPL this
I'd be happy to have you as DPL.
These are quite fun little essays

Let me know if you have any questions about the process.

Jo will put you in the Magic Window.

Thanks!! Merry Christmas :)
Thanks,

Ava Gonzales


I live in a Life+50 country, lmk if you need my help in any way :)
Penumbra
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Post by Penumbra »

I'd like three sections, please: 10, 19, and 21 (and probably several more--this looks like fun).
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Post by silverquill »

Penumbra wrote:I'd like three sections, please: 10, 19, and 21 (and probably several more--this looks like fun).
Yes, a fun collection of writings!
Thanks for joining in.
HE IS RISEN
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Steve
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Post by Steve »

Hi Larry

Could I claim Section 22 - The Three-halfpenny Bit, please?

Cheers

Steve
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Post by cathicol »

Hello
I would love to try section 9, The Intellectual Side of Horse Racing.
Thanks so much!

Cathi
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Post by silverquill »

cathicol wrote:Hello
I would love to try section 9, The Intellectual Side of Horse Racing.
Thanks so much!

Cathi
I'd be glad to have you join this project.
First, follow the link for Newbie Readers in the initial post of this thread, or any other, or in the welcome message you received, and complete your one-minute preliminary recording. Once that has been approved, post back here and also let me now how you want to be listed in the LibriVox catalog so you can be added. Many of us use our real names, but you may use any pseudonym you wish. This is how you will be credited for your recordings.
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Post by silverquill »

Steve wrote:Hi Larry

Could I claim Section 22 - The Three-halfpenny Bit, please?

Cheers

Steve
Thanks, you're in. :thumbs:
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Post by Steve »

Hi Larry

Unfortunately, I have to ask you to remove me from section 22 - The Three-halfpenny Bit.

I had failed to spot the authors date of death (1949) when I made my claim and this therefore precludes me from recording for this project since I live in a death +70 years country.

Apologies for missing that.

Cheers

Steve
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Post by silverquill »

Steve wrote:Hi Larry

Unfortunately, I have to ask you to remove me from section 22 - The Three-halfpenny Bit.

I had failed to spot the authors date of death (1949) when I made my claim and this therefore precludes me from recording for this project since I live in a death +70 years country.

Apologies for missing that.

Cheers

Steve
Ah, just missed it.
Thanks.
HE IS RISEN
~ Larry
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