# Spine Sonnet

> Automatic sonnet generator using art and architectural theory book titles. (iPhone/iPad app by jody zellen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spine-sonnet/id422871445 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [jody zellen](https://appshunter.io/developer/422871450)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-03-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spine-sonnet/id422871445/reviews.md

## What is Spine Sonnet?

Spine Sonnet is an automatic poem generator in the tradition of found poetry that randomly composes 14 line sonnets derived from an archive of over 2500 art and architectural theory and criticism book titles.

## Key features

- Automatic sonnet generation
- Found poetry style
- Archive of 2500+ book titles
- Art and architectural theory focus
- 14-line sonnets

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spine-sonnet/id422871445/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Export text option

*2021-03-09, version 1.2*

I love this app, it’s a great starting point for writing, creating interesting new ideas. I would love it even more if I could copy text to another app or export as a text document. 📖🙏🏻

### 5/5 — Love this

*2020-11-16*

This is a simple but great idea. For a free app this is absolutely genius.

### 5/5 — Sonnets

*2016-07-22*

Very interesting concept, but I cannot get the app to do colors, and what I'm seeing looks more like a list of 14 topics not a sonnet.

### 1/5 — broken

*2015-02-11, version 1.1*

This does not work.  All it does is list a bunch of titles.  It does NOT make sonnets.  Wasted of money.

### 4/5 — More titles please!

*2014-12-24*

I love spine sonnets, and was so happy to find an app that generates them. Please add more titles or a way for me to put in my own!

### 3/5 — Random connections of color & meaning

*2014-09-25*

I'm also intrigued by artistic use 
and exploration of possibilities for apps.
Play and meaning
Color and form
Poetic and artistic uses of technology

juxtapositions of random meanings 
tweaks our creative musings 
Beginnings

### 1/5 — Has potential, not much use.

*2013-04-05*

This only conforms to 'one' rule of the sonnet, that it has fourteen lines. It does not include iambic pentameter, the rhyming sequencing in the stanzas and the couplet, nor does it include the volta on line nine.

These just sound like words of "the lazy poet".

### 5/5 — Creative use for a new technology!

*2011-03-06*

How exciting it is to see an artist's creative work that genre-jumps from the printed book, to the web, and now to the interactive ebook.  

How appropriate it is for an interactive poem where the content is about books, titles, and the use of language to fit in the palm of your hand. 

How much I look forward to seeing the demand for more artists' work, to appear in the App Store.

How now...

## Frequently asked questions about Spine Sonnet

### What kind of poems does Spine Sonnet create?

Spine Sonnet creates 14-line sonnets in the tradition of found poetry. It uses titles from a large archive of art and architectural theory books to compose these poems.

### How many book titles are in the archive?

The app draws from an archive containing over 2500 art and architectural theory and criticism book titles to generate its poems.

### Is Spine Sonnet available on Android devices?

Currently, Spine Sonnet is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. Compatibility with Android is not specified in the provided data.

### When was Spine Sonnet last updated?

The latest version of Spine Sonnet, 1.2, was last updated on December 4, 2017. The app was initially released on March 4, 2011.

### What is the age rating for Spine Sonnet?

Spine Sonnet has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does Spine Sonnet have ads?

No, Spine Sonnet does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ad interruptions.

### What is the user sentiment for Spine Sonnet?

Spine Sonnet has a rating of 4.2 stars from 6 ratings, indicating generally positive user sentiment.

### Can I save or export the poems generated by Spine Sonnet?

The provided description does not specify whether poems can be saved or exported. Further details on this feature would require direct interaction with the app.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2017-12-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Updated for 64-bit architecture.

### 1.1 — 2011-11-15

Add full-screen iPad support.

### 1.0 — 2011-03-04

No release notes.

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