Thursday, January 25, 2007
Online books
This blog relates to an article that appeared several years ago. However, I think the debate is still relevant. It deals with whether or not books published entirely online would replace traditional paper and ink books. So far, some online books have not sold as well as hoped. I believe this is because there are still many benefits to traditional books. I read a lot of things online but not pages and pages at a time. I read shorts article and some brief emails. I understand that online books save money by saving costs for paper and ink. However, when I want to read something in depth for a long period of time I still want a traditional book. This is for several reasons. First, the bright light of the computer screen can be hard on the eyes if I read for long periods. Also , I like to take books different places. I can easily take a book all over the place. I can throw a small paperback into my purse and take it with me if I know I will be sitting in a waiting room for a long period of time. I can easily take a paperback to read in bed. Although laptops are relatively light and easy to move, I don't find them as convenient as traditional books. While I enjoy using a computer and reading things online I still want a traditional book when I want to read a novel. The original article can be found here: http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,35920-1.html?tw=wn_story_page_next1
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I appreciated your thoughts, Sarah. I love to read books, and I can't imagine having to read all my books via the computer someday. There is something much more personal about holding a book in your hands and flipping the pages - it really feels like you're interacting with it. Not so with the computer. It is much easier to relax with a book in hand than it is to sit in front of a glaring screen. While doing research online is useful, if I want to read for pleasure nothing beats a good old paperback.
I agree a 100% with you. I appreciate the authenticity of holding a book in my hands. I feel like I am not getting the whole experience of literature when I am reading on line
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