I just cannot get into the idea of a Nook/Kindle/iPad as a way to read. I can't. It just doesn't compute with me. (Also, I take a precise delight in book browsing and shopping. Don't take that away from me, technology!) My husband loves reading on his iPad--what I would give for him to just read a real book these days--so when I heard about Amazon's plan re: books, I was horrified. Is it really so hard for people to enjoy the sensation of an actual book anymore?
Hold on, I've got to go tell some kids to get off my lawn, apparently.
While I don't truly believe that real live actual books will truly go the way of the dodo, what I fear is not being able to afford to purchase them eventually. When you can pay a pittance to download a book to a device but should you want a hard copy, be ready to pay: that's the end I fear as well as beloved authors not being able to write anymore (or rather, afford to write).
I picture dozens of little workers, sort of like Damien Hirst's interns, doing the work of Dan Brown/Stephanie Meyer/and such like because they trick those little workers into believing that what they do matters. (Of course, James Frey has already figured that shit out.)
While I don't truly believe that real live actual books will truly go the way of the dodo, what I fear is not being able to afford to purchase them eventually.
Well, while I can foresee an eventual future where new analog books are not being published, I think we will first pass through that transitional phase, where the actual books are just really expensive. We're getting there.
And it makes me ill.
that's the end I fear as well as beloved authors not being able to write anymore (or rather, afford to write).
Exactly. Frankly, I'd say it's time to call for a strike, but no one has the savings. Maybe if the BIG NAMES would strike for fair ebook deals for all, but they have no vested interest in doing so.
Hold on, I've got to go tell some kids to get off my lawn, apparently.
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Is it really so hard for people to enjoy the sensation of an actual book anymore?
It's all just zeroes and ones, as Mr. Reznor pointed out.
Hold on, I've got to go tell some kids to get off my lawn, apparently.
I'm resorting to buckshot.
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I picture dozens of little workers, sort of like Damien Hirst's interns, doing the work of Dan Brown/Stephanie Meyer/and such like because they trick those little workers into believing that what they do matters. (Of course, James Frey has already figured that shit out.)
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While I don't truly believe that real live actual books will truly go the way of the dodo, what I fear is not being able to afford to purchase them eventually.
Well, while I can foresee an eventual future where new analog books are not being published, I think we will first pass through that transitional phase, where the actual books are just really expensive. We're getting there.
And it makes me ill.
that's the end I fear as well as beloved authors not being able to write anymore (or rather, afford to write).
Exactly. Frankly, I'd say it's time to call for a strike, but no one has the savings. Maybe if the BIG NAMES would strike for fair ebook deals for all, but they have no vested interest in doing so.
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For some people, this would be the case.
There are places I will not allow my imagination to go.
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