# The Waste Land — T. S. Eliot's masterpiece > Interactive digital edition of T. S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land' with multimedia features. (iPhone/iPad app by NatureGuides Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-waste-land/id427434046 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [NatureGuides Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/310574314) - Category: Books, Education - Price: $9.99 - Rating: 4.80/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 85 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 737 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-06-07 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-waste-land/id427434046/reviews.md ## What is The Waste Land? The Waste Land brings alive the most revolutionary poem of the last hundred years for a 21st Century audience. A wealth of interactive features illuminate T. S. Eliot's greatest work. This digital edition carefully respects the typography and integrity of the original yet offers spectacular new ways to explore the significance and influence of the poem. • watch a remarkable specially filmed performance of the entire poem by Fiona Shaw, synchronised to the text • listen to complete audio readings of the poem, also synchronised to the text, by T. S. Eliot himself (readings from two periods in his life) as well as Ted Hughes, Alec Guinness, Viggo Mortensen and Jeremy Irons with Eileen Atkins • understand the poem’s many references and allusions with the help of comprehensive interactive notes • reveal the structure of the verse and move quickly between sections with a new navigation tool • watch over 35 expert video perspectives on the poem including contributions from Seamus Heaney and Jeanette Winterson • examine original manuscript pages to see how the poem took shape under Ezra Pound’s editing ------------ Winner Best Adult App at the FutureBook Awards 2011 Winner International Interaction Design Award 2013 ------------ “As someone coming from the wrong side of the two cultures, Eliot's poem had effectively been closed off to me for decades. Now it isn't, and that in itself would almost justify the price of the iPad that made it possible.” -The Guardian, UK, John Naughton ------------ The Waste Land is published jointly by Faber and Faber and RGB. Faber is the London publisher where Eliot himself worked for almost four decades; RGB is behind other revolutionary interactive books for iPad including The Elements and Solar System which are defining the future of publishing. The interviews and Fiona Shaw's performance are specially filmed by Adam Low, director of the BBC Arena documentary on Eliot. Publication of The Waste Land in 1922 was a milestone in the literary history of the 20th Century. This edition carries forward Eliot's vision and vividly demonstrates how literature can be illuminated by the new digital medium. ## Key features - Synchronized performance by Fiona Shaw - Audio readings by T. S. Eliot and others - Comprehensive interactive notes - Verse structure navigation - Expert video perspectives - Manuscript page examination ## Chart rankings - #185 in Top Paid · Book (US App Store) ## What do users think of The Waste Land? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - ✨ Exceptional content richness - 🎬 Brilliant filmed performances - 🎧 Superb audio readings - 📚 Deep scholarly interpretations - 📱 Excellent use of iPad capabilities - 👍 Well-produced and crafted app - 💡 Innovative presentation of literature - 💯 Great value for money - 🌟 Sets a benchmark for literary apps - 💖 Assembled with love for the poet **Cons** - 💰 Expensive price point - 📉 Some older reviews mention outdated UI/resolution - ⚠️ Occasional issues with large downloads **Commonly reported bugs** - Interactive notes inaccurate to touch - Sound stopped working - April update won't update - Built-in videos and readings not working after update - No sound on download - App won't update - Audio not working - No sound coming through - App doesn't download to computer for syncing - Video of Fiona Shaw's performance cannot be stopped - Missing opening quotation from Petronius - Audio is non-existent - Facsimile with Pound's editorial additions is not the typescript version **Most requested features** - Way to mark place in poem - More apps like this for other literary works - Dark mode option ## Recent user reviews (10 of 85) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-waste-land/id427434046/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Nearly perfect *2025-01-17, version 2.0.1* The only thing missing is a way to mark your place in the poem. It would be a very good addition. Otherwise it’s totally brilliant. ### 4/5 — Interactive Notes Inaccurate to Touch *2023-02-25, version 2.0.1* When you touch on a highlighted part, the note does not pop up. You have to touch around the highlighted part—left, right, above, below and everywhere in between—to get the note to pop up. Very frustrating! Sent a support note to the devs. Let’s see whether and how soon they will fix it. iPad OS 16.3.1; iPad Air 5th gen. Other than the “Perspectives” section, the content seems to be OK. ### 5/5 — Really exceptional content *2018-11-04* You get a lot of bang for your buck with this app, including a filmed reading of the poem by Fiona Shaw and readings by many other famous actors such ad Alec Guiness. In may come as a surprise to learn T S Eliot‘s own oft cited reading of the wasteland is actually not that good as he completely fails to convey the many different voices who are speaking in the poem. My advice: listen to a proper actor reading it and get this app ### 5/5 — Beautiful *2017-05-24, version 1.1.4* Grateful for this. And would love to see more like it. ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2016-05-20, version 1.1.3* I have watched Fiona Shaw's performance at least a dozen times and am always floored. ### 5/5 — Great App *2015-08-04, version 1.1.3* It's beautifully put together. Handy if you're studying this for English Literature. ### 5/5 — A Model For Presenting Literature *2015-07-21, version 1.1.3* This app offers a model for presenting literary works in all their richness on a mobile device. I love the readings by several actors, and the scholarly interpretations deepen our appreciation. Touch press has shown us what can be done, both with this app and the one on Shakespeare's sonnets. I have been waiting, waiting, waiting, wandering through the vast waste land of the App Store looking for more apps that illuminate and present literary works in this way. Please, I will buy them. ### 5/5 — Astonishingly rich *2014-11-20, version 1.1.2* A beautiful app, assembled with love for the poet and his reader. Best alum for money. ### 1/5 — Waste of time *2014-09-29, version 1.1.2* There is absolutely no point in downloading this enormous file: it offers no improvement to the original. ### 3/5 — Why the update? *2014-09-28, version 1.1.2* This is an excellent app but why are we saddled with a full (1 hour here) download just for a nice new video preview in the app store? Nuisance value has demoted from 5 to 3 stars on this occasion. I have another app from Touch Press that is going to follow on in the same way. Please don’t do this again. ## Frequently asked questions about The Waste Land ### What is The Waste Land app? The Waste Land app is a digital edition of T. S. Eliot's revolutionary poem. It brings the work to life for a 21st-century audience with a wealth of interactive features designed to illuminate its significance and influence. ### What are the key features of The Waste Land app? Key features include a specially filmed performance by Fiona Shaw synchronized to the text, audio readings by T. S. Eliot and other notable figures, comprehensive interactive notes for understanding references, a navigation tool to reveal verse structure, expert video perspectives, and the ability to examine original manuscript pages. ### How much does The Waste Land app cost? The app is a paid application, reflecting its comprehensive and unique interactive content. The exact price can be found on the app store listing. ### What devices is The Waste Land app compatible with? The description mentions it as an 'iPad' application and refers to 'revolutionary interactive books for iPad', suggesting it is primarily designed for the iPad. Compatibility details would be available on the app store. ### Who would benefit from using The Waste Land app? This app is ideal for students, literature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of T. S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land'. It's particularly useful for those who find traditional literary analysis challenging and appreciate multimedia learning. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.1 — 2022-02-02 2022 sees the centenary of The Waste Land. For the first time, the app is available on iPhones alongside iPads. It also features an updated design. ### 2.0 — 2022-01-27 2022 sees the centenary of The Waste Land. For the first time, the app is available on iPhones alongside iPads. It also features an updated design. ### 1.1.5 — 2017-08-12 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Bug fixes and optimisations ### 1.1.4 — 2016-09-23 Minor bug fixes ### 1.1.3 — 2015-07-17 Thanks for updating to version 1.1.3. We have added a beautiful new app icon, and updated some of our contributor biographies. 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