What's the future of books?

[hanoverphist]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
They will be read, as always. Some people actually like to read books (shocking, I know) and that is not going to change.

Newspapers on the other hand....

KT

same here. i read ebooks on occasion, but the stories i really like i buy a real book of. i read some over and over, and dont have to worry about batteries. mebbe someday in the future books will be for the upper echelon, like they were 1000 years ago.

 

[Kadarin]

Originally posted by: Xanis

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
They will be read, as always. Some people actually like to read books (shocking, I know) and that is not going to change.

Newspapers on the other hand....

KT

This. I thoroughly enjoy sitting down with a good, paper book. The Kindle and other similar devices are good ideas, but I would MUCH rather read a good old-fashioned book.

Agreed. The Kindle does have its uses though, such as for travel.

 

[SlitheryDee]

Originally posted by: Kadarin

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Holy freeloading fuckwads batman! Am I reading that right? The Author's Guild is disabling TTS because they're:

A) Afraid someone might get too much goodness for their money.

B) Afraid that TTF will one day be better than paid audiobook performers. (which disabling TTF now neither stops benefits them in any way)

ASS!