Dresden files series order jim butcher librarything. Audiobook narrator salary and career advice chegg careermatch. How much can you make recording audiobooks from home. James marsters talks about recording dresden files youtube. The first novel, storm front, was published in 2000 by roc books. What the book and narrator have, the audio editing could have brought out more. The dresden files, a contemporary fantasymystery novel series written by american author jim butcher, features a wide cast of characters. More details from jim butcher and priscilla spencer on the dresden files short film and surprise book announcement andrew liptak. Jim butchers ghost story, narrated by james marsters by. The voice of harry dresden in the dresden files series by jim butcher. It premiered january 21, 2007, on the sci fi channel in the united states and on space in canada. The dresden files is a series of contemporary fantasymystery novels written by american author jim butcher. Bob is a fictional character in the book series the dresden files and its tv series adaptation, in which he is portrayed by terrence mann biography.
Dresden files was the first audio books ive listened too. The dresden filesseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. Your job as an audiobook narrator involves a large amount of creativity. I got audible to swap my old copy for the new version, and i am relistening for the first time. Proven guilty is the 8th book in the dresden files, jim butchers continuing series about wizard detective harry blackstone copperfield dresden. These are legal and licensed editions straight from the publisher. James marsters is an american actor and musician best known for the role of the vampire spike in joss whedons buffy the vampire slayer and angel series. Narrator james marsters gives voice to a weariness that perfectly conveys dresden s worldviewas described by butcher and performed by marsters, bigfoot has a rumbling voice with a slight native american accent.
If you have any recommendations along the lines of the dresden files. While in a way his series have a chosen one, they tend to be accidental antichrists rather than heros. Jan, 2009 a looselyinspired version of storm front appeared as an episode in the dresden files tv series. James marsters talks about making audiobooks, doing. Whats the typical starting salary for a new audiobook narrator. It took me a while to figure out what, but i knew something was different about the reading of this book. The book is boring and its difficult to get into when the mouth noises from the narrator havent been edited out. Harry blackstone copperfield dresden is chicagos only openly practicing wizard. The second one was when i discovered that jim butchers dresden files series was narrated by an actor i quite enjoyedjames marsters.
Nov 19, 2012 the nevernever, realm of faeries, spirits and ghosts. Magic is very real in the dresden files, so readers who enjoy topics such as werewolves, vampires, spirits, demons and other supernatural phenomena will be interested in the subject matter. Published in 2000 by roc books, jim butchers first novel in the dresden series introduces the enigmatic hero of the story, harry dresden, as a savvy wizard in chicago struggling to make ends meet as a less than successful private eye. So as im going through the dark tower, i kept thinking that all audio books must have amazing narrators.
Audio book summary a cantmiss entry in one of the best urbanfantasy series currently being published. Storm front by jim butcher overdrive rakuten overdrive. Storm front is the first of the mightly praised dresden files book written by jim butcher and it merges two of my favourite genres together fantasy and mystery and the book does the job very well. Use the comment field to list the narrator of the book as there may be multiple readers of the same book.
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. But now he is a warden, and its a worse role than he thought. The world of harry dresden, chicagos only professional wizard, is rife with intrigueand creatures of all supernatural stripes. The stories take place between the events of the novels in the series and are arranged in chronological order. The john glover narration was great for an audio book, the guy did a great job, but it wasnt dresden without marsters behind the voice. The fifteenth book in the dresden files series is skin game. As a narrator, he is the voice of the dresden files.
The dresden files, book 2 unabridged audiobook, by jim butcher. Im about 3 hours into the audio book version of skin game. I have read 3 of the dresden files books via audio book now. It was released simultaneously in the us and the uk on may 27th, 2014. The world of harry dresden, chicagos only professional wizard, is rife.
Blood rites is the sixth audiobook in the dresden files audiobook series by jim butcher, published in 2004. Listen to audiobooks narrated by james marsters audible. The dresden files, book 1 jim butcher author, james marsters narrator, buzzy. Famous narrator worlds coolest job business insider. Written by jim butcher, audiobook narrated by james marsters. Please use this for instructions related to tone and delivery, not for pronunciation guides. The dresden files, book 1 audible audiobook unabridged jim butcher author, james marsters narrator, buzzy multimedia publishing corp. I finished another book sample where i could not stand the narrator, and began this one within. Bob is a spirit of intellect who inhabits a skull perched on a shelf in harry dresden s secret lab. Jan 27, 2016 i recommend kj parker recently unveiled as a tom holt.
Apr, 2000 the dresden files have taken the genre of paranormal mystery to a new level of action, excitement, and hardhitting magical muscle. I knew within the first paragraph that this was the kind of a visual that a gifted narrator. The dresden files has 33 entries in the series overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. I was introduced to urban fantasy by the dresden files if you havent read it, you really should, but most of the other titles ive tried are more like romance novels with fantasy creatures.
Harry dresden has spent years being watched and suspected by the white councils wardens. Having a series interrupted by a different reader is such an unpleasant experience and this one was the worst not because the narrator was bad, just because james marsters is so much a part of the dresden files. Cosham also recorded under the name geoffrey howard. Mab has just traded harrys skills to pay off one of her debts. Ralph howard cosham 25 february 1936 30 september 2014, was a britishborn american film, stage and voice actor and book narrator. The first dresden files book that i read was fool moon, second in the series. An allnew dresden files story headlines this urban fantasy short story collection starring the windy citys favorite wizard. They were very easy to work with, i was very happy with the results, and their customer service was prompt and professional. Unlike the script for a movie or play, a book often contains few contextual clues telling you how loud to speak or which words to emphasize. James marsters is a very good narrator, he handles the characters very well. To clarify, the earlier books are not bad, but you can see the finer details and effort that jim butcher puts into this book. The man is a gifted story teller and can manipulate his voice to any character.
Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. I had read the first three books in the series already, so rather than wait around to get the fourth book, summer knight, from the library, i looked up the audiobook and listened to that instead. Its good to see harry finally putting things together and realizing whats going on without fumbling around like a complete idiot. Aug 01, 2004 blood rites is a fantastic book that brings out all of the best part of this series. A novel of the dresden files, book 15 by jim butcher paid audiobooks best sellers. The dresden files audio book collection by jim butcher storm front, fool moon, grave peril, summer knight the dresden files best buy. Famous narrator takes us inside one of the worlds coolest jobs. The dresden files is certainly one of those cases where the books are better than the movie, but i dont want to fully discount the television show, as its obvious strength is no reading. Dabel brothers announced a comic book adaptation of storm front last year, and this audio adaptation of the popular novel is another interpretation of butchers triedandtrue sloppy detective with his own code and some powerful magic to boot. I can t say enough good things about jim butchers writing and the dresden files books in particular. A fan asked him a question about doing the voices for audiobooks, specifically dresden files.
Brief cases was published on june 5, 2018 as a collection of dresden files short stories. Changes is the 12th book in the dresden files, jim butchers continuing series about wizard detective harry blackstone copperfield dresden. What books should i read after finishing dresden files. The dresden files are jims first published series, telling the story of harry blackstone copperfield dresden, chicagos first and only wizard p. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. He is the protagonist and first person narrator of the dresden files. Nothing can kill an audio book for me as quickly as a bad or not engaging narrator. Marsters really created something special with the dresden files and im still pissed they didnt use him on ghost story. More details from jim butcher and priscilla spencer on the. I had read the first three books in the series already, so rather than wait around to get the fourth book, summer knight, from the library, i looked up the audiobook.
The dresden files audiobook collection jim butcher ebay. Michael shanks ala stargate has narrated a few i found and liked but i cant remember the names. Pronunciation notes need to be embedded in the script itself, in bracketed bold text next to the word being explained, only the first occurrence. Apr 15, 2010 i can t say enough good things about jim butchers writing and the dresden files books in particular. Brief cases is a new collection of dresden files stories which includes an original novella, from international best seller jim butcher. Shes one of the most famous audiobook narrators in the u. The john glover narration was great for an audio book, the guy did a great job, but it wasnt dresden. I feel the narrator was better in this book about not emphasizing as many words in every sentence. Storm front the dresden files series, book 1 the dresden files by jim butcher author james marsters narrator. You do hear james marsters take many a deep breath, and for many of those, it seems to.
Written by jim butcher, narrated by james marsters. Ive used narrator files on a number of different projects, including some that required character voices and others with more straight forward narration. The book is fast paced and makes you feel as if you are watching a sort of movie. The usual fantastic combo of intrigue, action, surprises, twists, and the perfect dose of humor. Audiobook narrator jobs jobs, employment freelancer. Download audiobooks narrated by james marsters at and save. Download audiobooks narrated by james marsters to your device. To keep current and widen my knowledge base, i read a lot of research books. Aug 31, 2012 5 reasons to read the dresden files as many of you may already know, i am a professional vampirologist, that is, a mythologist who specializes in crosscultural studies with a specialty in the folklore, history, and mythology of the vampire. Jim butcher started this series in 2000 with storm front and has continued writing about a book per year in this series ever since. Because of factors such as experience level, union status and publisher size, it is difficult to determine a single average salary for audio book narrators.
However, there is some data that reflects the salary of audio book narrators by city. Who are the best and worst of both audiobooks and narrators. Zoo day, the final novella in the collection, was first included in this publication and is set after the novel skin game. They also wont take a cut of your earnings like a lot of other voice over jobs sites do. The humor is better and more frequent, story was more interesting, and the writing was better. The book series was also made into a liveaction television series which ran in 2007.
Storm front the dresden files series book 1 jim butcher author james marsters narrator 2002 fool moon the dresden files. If there is an author who defines urban fantasy, it is jim butcher. My favorite pairing is the jim butcher series, the dresden files, read by james marsters of buffy the vampire slayer fame. Marsters is most famous for portraying the vampire spike on buffy the vampire slayer and its spinoff. His vast knowledge and magical skills are unfortunately matched by his talent for making powerful enemies and alienating friends.
The dresden files audiobooks listen to the full series. Ghost story audiobook is the th audiobook in the dresden files audiobooks, jim butchers continuing urban fantasy series about chicago wizard harry dresden. I knew within the first paragraph that this was the kind of a visual that a gifted narrator could sink his teeth into. That james marsters is the narrator instead of john glover. Utterly brilliant, perfectly done, with a flawless audiobook narration, the best ive ever heard from james marsters. A professional audiobook narrator reads books aloud into a recording device for mass distribution. How many books is jim writing for the dresden files. The third book of the phenomena that is the dresden files gets off to a flying start. Harry dresden, whose complete name is harry blackstone copperfield dresden, is a male human wizard with a talent for thaumaturgy and alchemy, working as a private investigator out of chicago. The first two chapters are spent ghost busting in the local hospitals paediatric ward where a paranormal serial killer of children keeps returning in her deluded attempt to protect them all from her violent and abusive but also deceased husband. Now, in death masks, jim butchers smartguy private eye may have taken on more than he can handle.
In grave peril, the third dresden files novel, harry dresden must contend with all of these, as well as three different kinds of vampires and a. The dresden files series overdrive rakuten overdrive. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. I also like james marsters for dresden files although the quality of the buzzy books. Now, the late harry dresden will have to pull off the ultimate trick without using any magicor face an eternity as just another lost soul audiobook james marsters jim butcher dresden files narrator author book reading. As a narrator, he is the voice of the dresden files audiobooks, a supernatural detective series by jim butcher. He is the audiobook narrator for the dresden files. The dresden files is a canadianamerican television series based on the fantasy book series of the same name by jim butcher. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Best audio narration 992 books goodreads share book. The books are written as a firstperson narrative from the perspective of the main character, private investigator and wizard harry dresden.
Listen to the complete the dresden files book series. His other tv credits include hawaii fiveo and the super hero squad show. This book, and its narrator, bring harry blackstone copperfield dresden to wry, sarcastic life. James marsters narrator penguin random house audio. I just wanted to see if anyone else feels the same way i do about the ghost story audio book. Ive reread the dresden files myself several times over the years and it still never gets old storm front itself is a good book, but a couple more books down the line it starts to become a richer dresden verse and the books become amazing. For those that dont know, james marsters spike from buffy the vampire slayer is the narrator of all but one of the dresden files books. Now, the late harry dresden will have to pull off the ultimate trick without using any magicor face an eternity as just another lost soul audiobook james marsters jim butcher dresden files narrator author. The dresden files audiobook collection jim butcher. It was picked up by sky one in the uk and began airing on february 14, 2007.