talking book
noun
a phonograph record or tape recording of readings of a book, magazine, etc., made especially for use by the blind.
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Talking Booknouna recording of a book, designed to be used by blind people
talking book
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Talking Book
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Etymology
Origin of talking book
First recorded in 1935–40
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Each stunning string instrument leaning against the stark white wall is a tally and talking book, marking the value of a period of relative solitude and reflection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2025
From its inception, the talking book faced a lot of the same questions over its relationship to text that audiobooks do today.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 16, 2019
As Rubery notes, “The talking book only exists because a group of people had no access to books.”
From Washington Post ● Dec. 8, 2016
I suppose at this point I had better forestall the avalanche of suggestions from puzzled wellwishers, wondering that I have not heard of the talking book.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 17, 2012
In spite of his lack of physical prowess, however, he commanded a certain unwilling respect because of his power of "talking book talk."
From Rainbow Valley by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery
On October 24, 1972, Stevie Wonder released his 15th album "Talking Book" and the world heard the infectious grooves and seamless vocal delivery of the song "Superstition" for the very first time.
From Salon ● Nov. 12, 2022
“It’s still a little newish for us,” says Sarah Jacobson, director of the Texas Talking Book Program in Austin.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 15, 2022
Rubery, author of the book "The Untold Story of the Talking Book," published by Harvard University Press, said he was surprised he was able to find a copy of the record set.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2016
Queen Latifah played the role of moderator and guided the conversation which, as well as having serious moments, also included Obama revealing the fact that Stevie Wonder’s Talking Book was her favourite ever album.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 16, 2016
He’d later buy me my first album, Stevie Wonder’s Talking Book, which I’d keep at his house on a special shelf he designated for my favorite records.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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