Audiobooks

24 February 2010 | 61 Comments » | opp_id

I recently got involved in some audiobook work.

Audiobooks have been with us for quite some time now, but they’re one of those content mediums that have slowly been coming into thier own as technology shifts the way we consume our entertainment.

As of 2009, the Audio Publisher’s Association (APA) estimated that audiobooks are a $1 billion industry, with just over 70% of those sales in CD format.  But as more and more distributors are offering digital downloads as a primary format for purchase, those trends are well on their way to shifting, and there’s little doubt that downloads are the way of the future.

thehobbit 262x300 AudiobooksThe first audiobook I listened to was actually one that I had already read; The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolken, narrated by Rob Inglis.  Inglis’ work was cut out for him in this book, with all the spectacular characters he had to perform.  He even sang the songs that Tolken included in the story.  Suffice to say, I was officially hooked on audiobooks.

Incidentally, I’ve also updated my Projects page to include some of my own voiceover/narration work.  Feel free to take a listen!