Best Book Apps of 2012: For Teens and Adults

by Peter Guttman & photographed by Peter Guttman & developed by Banzai Labs

The 230 photos—often-breathtaking, in-the-moment portraits—are accessed via pins on a world map, as a slide show or as a... Full review >

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developed by Elastico srl

An inventive and entertaining introduction to the classic. And that kiss at the end: perfect. Full review >

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by Séverine Vidal & illustrated by Claire Fauché & developed by La Souris Qui Raconte

An outstanding, seamless combination of evocative art, poetic writing and ingeniously designed digital enhancements that... Full review >

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by Mary Shelley & adapted by Dave Morris & developed by Inkle Studios & Profile Books

Some narrative weakness aside, a brilliantly designed app; the current benchmark for high-quality storytelling via tablet. Full review >

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by H.G. Wells & developed by E-mersiv

It’s as if Orson Welles had gotten hold of an iPad. Though some fixes remain to be done, a top-notch production. Full review >

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by Andrea J. Buchanan & illustrated by Alexis Seabrook

A fantastical and historical ghost story that benefits from technology and the presence of young love. (Paranormal romance.... Full review >

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illustrated by Edward Burtynsky & developed by Melcher Media

In all, a first-class photographic portfolio, intelligently aided by multimedia technology to provoke thought and discussion... Full review >

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developed by Frankbooks

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by Matthew Modine

The making of the film was infamously messy, but Modine’s presentation of his story is clean and smart. Full review >

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developed by Schematix

A welcome addition to a logophile’s arsenal—the last word, we learn, coming from an Arabic phrase meaning “house of... Full review >

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developed by Serengeti Entertainment Ltd.

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developed by Wilco

Chicagoans in exile will feel all the more homesick, while Wilco fans, already well-served with music, concert footage and... Full review >

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by Jeff Gomez ; developed by ScrollMotion & Jeff Gomez

A savvy, thoughtful and well-made app both in its writing and its presentation. Full review >

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