Comments on: Books Aren’t Dead, But They Will Be http://www.pcmech.com/article/death-of-books/ Tech Powered Life... Simplified Sat, 09 Feb 2013 03:19:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: JBhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/death-of-books/comment-page-1/#comment-48379 JB Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:29:00 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=11995#comment-48379 I agree with You Bradley and here's why you "ingest" the information differently on a screen, either computer or kindle vs a hard copy book. There are energetic transfers occurring between you and the actual physical apparatus ie physical book or electronic device as you are "absorbing" the material. This energy transfer is effected by the different formats/devices etc. as they interact with your energy system. In a nutshell, the full experience of reading (ie the emotional, physical, imagination interaction) is muted to pretty much left brain analytics when reading from elec. devices. Hence, hard copy will never go away...they are much more enjoyable to read... IMHO. I agree with You Bradley and here’s why you “ingest” the information differently on a screen, either computer or kindle vs a hard copy book. There are energetic transfers occurring between you and the actual physical apparatus ie physical book or electronic device as you are “absorbing” the material. This energy transfer is effected by the different formats/devices etc. as they interact with your energy system. In a nutshell, the full experience of reading (ie the emotional, physical, imagination interaction) is muted to pretty much left brain analytics when reading from elec. devices. Hence, hard copy will never go away…they are much more enjoyable to read… IMHO.

]]> By: Mike CJhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/death-of-books/comment-page-1/#comment-48124 Mike CJ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:42:00 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=11995#comment-48124 It was meant tongue in cheek, but the latter! It was meant tongue in cheek, but the latter!

]]> By: Curtis Thttp://www.pcmech.com/article/death-of-books/comment-page-1/#comment-48115 Curtis T Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:34:00 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=11995#comment-48115 most paperbacks of new releases do not cost $30 dollars, more like $10-15. For the people who only read about one book a year, hard copies are still a better option, since they won't have to make a large initial investment (which in the case of the Ipad will be considered outdated in a year or so). When comparing saving trees, you forget the embodied energy and materials involved in a kindle or Ipad, which is 10's if not 100's of times more than a single book. You can always give the copy you have read to another person, or donate it to a library. most paperbacks of new releases do not cost $30 dollars, more like $10-15. For the people who only read about one book a year, hard copies are still a better option, since they won’t have to make a large initial investment (which in the case of the Ipad will be considered outdated in a year or so). When comparing saving trees, you forget the embodied energy and materials involved in a kindle or Ipad, which is 10′s if not 100′s of times more than a single book. You can always give the copy you have read to another person, or donate it to a library.

]]> By: jamack7http://www.pcmech.com/article/death-of-books/comment-page-1/#comment-48025 jamack7 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:25:00 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=11995#comment-48025 Do not forget libraries. I can take out a book and then return it. No cluttering of the closets. Do not forget libraries. I can take out a book and then return it. No cluttering of the closets.

]]> By: Shawn Christensonhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/death-of-books/comment-page-1/#comment-47976 Shawn Christenson Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:35:00 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=11995#comment-47976 Which appeals to you as an Author - someone being able to share your book? Or the fact that if someone wants to share it they effectively need to 'buy it and gift it' instead of just saying 'here read my copy'? Which appeals to you as an Author – someone being able to share your book? Or the fact that if someone wants to share it they effectively need to ‘buy it and gift it’ instead of just saying ‘here read my copy’?

]]> By: Joshrules001http://www.pcmech.com/article/death-of-books/comment-page-1/#comment-47922 Joshrules001 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:28:00 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=11995#comment-47922 I like ebooks better than printed books better cause of convince their always with you on something you take everywhere with you anyway your cellphone but until the w3c or someone comes up with an official format print will always be their right know their are alot of formats the most popular is epub cause of kindle but odf and text is also good I like ebooks better than printed books better cause of convince their always with you on something you take everywhere with you anyway your cellphone but until the w3c or someone comes up with an official format print will always be their right know their are alot of formats the most popular is epub cause of kindle but odf and text is also good

]]> By: David Risleyhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/death-of-books/comment-page-1/#comment-47903 David Risley Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:24:00 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=11995#comment-47903 I think you'll always be able to get printed books. I just think e-books will become the first wave and much more normal. Actually, I think an option we may very well see is print-on-demand books. I think you’ll always be able to get printed books. I just think e-books will become the first wave and much more normal. Actually, I think an option we may very well see is print-on-demand books.

]]> By: Mike CJhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/death-of-books/comment-page-1/#comment-47861 Mike CJ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:28:00 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=11995#comment-47861 I'm with you on this, but I think Nathan's right when he says paper books will become a kind of souvenir. I think the bulk of reading will be done on devices, with people buying the occasional "special" book in print. That appeals to me - I read a heck of a lot and have a major storage problem. <br><br>Shawn's point is interesting about there being no way to share Kindle style books. As an author that appeals to me! :) I’m with you on this, but I think Nathan’s right when he says paper books will become a kind of souvenir. I think the bulk of reading will be done on devices, with people buying the occasional “special” book in print. That appeals to me – I read a heck of a lot and have a major storage problem.

Shawn’s point is interesting about there being no way to share Kindle style books. As an author that appeals to me! :)

]]> By: Davidhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/death-of-books/comment-page-1/#comment-47799 David Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:01:00 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=11995#comment-47799 I doubt they go completely away. The popular books will still be...books. But the fringe stuff will probably only be digital...why pay to print something that's never going to sell?However, when you include the cost of the device, I don't know that they're really cheaper. Most people don't read enough books to justify the cost. Not that this will stop them, mind you...like those who get a new hybrid so they can save a few miles per gallon. I doubt they go completely away. The popular books will still be…books. But the fringe stuff will probably only be digital…why pay to print something that’s never going to sell?

However, when you include the cost of the device, I don’t know that they’re really cheaper. Most people don’t read enough books to justify the cost. Not that this will stop them, mind you…like those who get a new hybrid so they can save a few miles per gallon.

]]> By: Monte_russellhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/death-of-books/comment-page-1/#comment-47791 Monte_russell Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:56:00 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=11995#comment-47791 Something to consider:A library of over 100 hard copy books take up half a wall in my office. Have a question, pull down the book go to the index, go to page read it.I also have a directory on my server that has over 500 pdf/document files. Have a question, search titles for correct subject, oppps PDF's for the most part don't have an index (the ones I write don't for sure) so you need to search the pdf for the answer.The thing I am getting at is they both have their use. Most of my books are out of print or have been superseded by newer editions.So if you have a PDF you can get it printed or you can print it yourself if your printer has the stamina to print 400+ pages. :)Too bad if printed books may go out of style, some of it could/should be your children's inheritance. Something to consider:

A library of over 100 hard copy books take up half a wall in my office. Have a question, pull down the book go to the index, go to page read it.

I also have a directory on my server that has over 500 pdf/document files. Have a question, search titles for correct subject, oppps PDF’s for the most part don’t have an index (the ones I write don’t for sure) so you need to search the pdf for the answer.

The thing I am getting at is they both have their use. Most of my books are out of print or have been superseded by newer editions.

So if you have a PDF you can get it printed or you can print it yourself if your printer has the stamina to print 400+ pages. :)

Too bad if printed books may go out of style, some of it could/should be your children’s inheritance.

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