What are the different types of audiobooks?
• Abridged Audiobook–A professional abridger “edits” the work from the original text to encompass the essence of the story while maintaining characterizations, plotlines and style. Most abridgements are done with author approval. Just as many book-based movies do justice to the book while not including every single scene, so an abridgement strives for the same goal of staying true to the spirit and content of the book. • Audio Original/Audio Only/Spoken Word–Audiobook products derived from sources other than book content. These programs include dramatic readings, stand-up comedy, seminars, conversations, etc. that have no book counterpart. • Dramatization – Adaptation of a work such as a book, usually multi-voiced and including sound effects and music. • Unabridged Audiobook–The complete, unaltered work.
