e and p books will both survive - a must read

[This extraordinary short essay by Stephen J. Gertz discusses the different natures of the p and e book, and suggests why both have a considerable future. Full of some great phrasing and common sense. A side issue thought that occurred to me while reading it is that the advances in e-reader design and capability will demand the continuing services of all the support professions built for the paper book.]


E-publishing Consultant Mike Shatzkin Doesn't Understand Books 

Posted at 6:08PM Thursday 19 Aug 2010 
The printed book I buy today will be as readable in 100 years from now as it is today. I will not be required to constantly buy upgrades in software or hardware to maintain its usefulness.
The text and delivery system of a printed book are one and the same. E-books require a separate device to read them.
http://www.booktrade.info/i.php/28856
http://www.booktryst.com/2010/08/e-publishing-consultant-mike-shatzkin.html




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