Voiceover Veteran, Joan Baker, Endorses Neumann
June 10, 2009
New Neumann endorser Joan Baker, one of leading voiceover artists in the country and author of “Secrets to Voiceover Success,” has been a devotee of Neumann microphones throughout her two-decade career.
Neil Gaiman’s “The Graveyard Book” Wins Audiobook of the Year
June 2, 2009
Author and narrator Neil Gaiman was awarded the coveted “Audiobook of the Year” Audie Award in New York City this passed Friday night for his audiobook, “The Graveyard Book”.
Bod is an unusual boy who inhabits an unusual place-he’s the only living resident of a graveyard. Raised from infancy by the ghosts, werewolves, and other cemetery denizens, Bod has learned the antiquated customs of his guardians’ time as well as their timely ghostly teachings-like the ability to Fade. Can a boy raised by ghosts face the wonders and terrors of the worlds of both the living and the dead? And then there are things like ghouls that aren’t really one thing or the other.
This chilling tale is Neil Gaiman’s first full-length novel for middle-grade readers since the internationally bestselling and universally acclaimed Coraline. Like Coraline, this book is sure to enchant and surprise young readers as well as Neil Gaiman’s legion of adult fans.
Source: Voices.com / NeilGaiman.com
John Lee Wins Solo Narration – Male at 2009 Audies
June 2, 2009
Narrator John Lee was pleased to accept his Audie award in the category of Solo Narration – Male for his interpretation of Alexandre Dumas’ “The Count of Monte Cristo”, published by Blackstone Audio.
In his acceptance speech, Lee gave a heartfelt thanks to teachers and librarians everywhere, people to whom he acknowledged and credited tireless, unwavering dedication to instilling a love for reading and literature into children everywhere.
While on stage, he produced two very special items, his very first library card as a child and also his current library card from his neighbourhood.
Teachers and librarians are often the most ardent champions of the written and spoken word. Thanks to people such as they, narrators, including John Lee, have been able to give back to their communities and the world by bringing the written word of the page to enjoy and cherish using storytelling as the vehicle for enriching the lives of all who listen.
Source: Voices.com
Katherine Kellgren Scores 3 Audies for Curse of the Blue Tattoo
June 2, 2009
Narrator Katherine Kellgren is at it again in the Bloody Jack sequel, “Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman and Fine Lady”, authored by L.A. Meyer, winning 3 Audies in all for her creative portrayal of Mary “Jacky” Faber and as an integral member of the Live & Listen Audio production.
Stephanie Ciccarelli of Voices.com referred to Kellgren’s work, sharing that the “Classically trained, sophisticated and sonorous Katherine Kellgren narrates stories from the depths of her soul, combining talent and skill with pure passion infused by a love of the spoken word, uplifted by her father’s devoted ears.”
Honored by the nominations and humbled by her win as Solo Narration – Female, Teens and Distinguished Achievement in Production, Kellgren couldn’t have been more gracious or deserving of the awards.
Source: VOX Daily
Audies Salutes The Best in Audiobooks for 2009
June 2, 2009
The 14th Annual Audies, sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association, were hosted at the fabulous New-York Historical Society situated at 170 Central Park West, where the voices were just as sensational and decadent as the surroundings they were placed in.
Hosted by Tony Roberts, with presentations made by narrators Simon Vance, Kathleen Kellgren, Carrington MacDuffie, Bronson Pinchot, Tavia Gilbert, and Bobby Cannavale, the gala was filled to the brim with excitement and humor.
