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Hear why Julian Fellowes, Sarah Waters, Ian Hislop and many more authors support RNIB's fantastic Talking Book service - including video and audio interviews revealing fascinating insights into their bestsellers.
75 years of Talking Books - from trail-blazing gramophone records for blinded First World War veterans to modern digital recordings, we're incredibly proud of this flagship service.
Calling all book geeks! Test your knowledge of book and Talking Books trivia with our fun quiz.
Join in the celebrations and help us mark this amazing milestone by sending an eCard to friends and family.
Contact: fundraising@rnib.org.uk
Last updated: 3 March 2011
On 7 November 1935, RNIB sent out the first Talking Books to blind and partially sighted people including 'The Murder of Roger Ackroyd' by Agatha Christie. Here you can listen to the extract discover how Talking Books has changed over the last 75 years
RNIB is proud to be a member of the Fundraising Standards Board.
Right now we can only reach one in three of the people who need our help most. Please make a donation and help us support more blind and partially sighted people.
'I can hear him laughing through the ceiling' says Louie's mum. Watch our video and find out why Louie loves Talking Books.
'All of a sudden I had to stop doing the things I loved, things that I had done all my life. Talking Books was truly a lifeline for me'. Watch Sue's video.