General / Off-Topic The End of Print - A poll
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I read Rural Missouri magazine (free sub via my electric co-op), Midwest Traveler (from AAA insurance) and American Rifleman (from the NRA) on a regular basis. I also get various catalogs in the mail that end up in the bathroom for quality time there.
I also have a fair amount of books ranging from Star Trek/Star Wars technical manuals and encyclopedias to Time Life series books to World War/military history to astrological themed books to firearm history books, all of which get opened on an occasional basis.
And though my google-fu is strong I still rely on physical user manuals for tools, appliances and equipment that I own.
But, reading a novel is not something I have done in a long, long time.
I also have a fair amount of books ranging from Star Trek/Star Wars technical manuals and encyclopedias to Time Life series books to World War/military history to astrological themed books to firearm history books, all of which get opened on an occasional basis.
And though my google-fu is strong I still rely on physical user manuals for tools, appliances and equipment that I own.
But, reading a novel is not something I have done in a long, long time.
I have too many books. I moved into my current apartment two years ago and have only unpacked one-third of my books, because that's all I have room for. The rest are in boxes in my closet. So I prefer ebooks whenever possible.
Having said that, expecting a new book today, so... maybe I still have some work to do re: curing my book hoarding habits. News? Media? I try to avoid it in whatever form it takes.
Having said that, expecting a new book today, so... maybe I still have some work to do re: curing my book hoarding habits. News? Media? I try to avoid it in whatever form it takes.
I still read books, will never read an electronic book, however read newspapers online
You can never have too many books
You can never have too many books
You can never have too many books
Okay, you try to fit more bookshelves into this tiny one-bedroom apartment, then!
I still prefer real books. They haven't invented an ebook with enough features of real books yet. I can't even throw the things at insects without serious issues.
Good to hear. In a previous post I was referred to as a luddite because I bought pcgamer magazine! I built the future!
In a Analysis wrote a book on Web design. Still claims a book is superior as a format for structure information.
The Egyptian pyrus will still be around when your cd has degraded.
What happen if you cant get a internet connection?
In a Analysis wrote a book on Web design. Still claims a book is superior as a format for structure information.
The Egyptian pyrus will still be around when your cd has degraded.
What happen if you cant get a internet connection?
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I have thousands of hardcopy books, most of which are hardcover when I could get my hands on them. I do use eBooks but only when traveling, so if I lose the device I don't lose any of the hardcopy books.
I have hundreds, probably over a thousand, books.. I always prefer to hold a book than my kindle (which also has hundreds of books, most copies of my hardcopy). I don't bother with papers etc nowadays, as they don't report the news anymore, rather than offer their spin as news. I do watch various news TV channels, but again, you need to watch a few different sources in order to get the actual story.. but at least that is free.
It depends.
All novels I read are digital these days.
But all my richly illustrated non-fiction books, like art books, books about architecture, biology, history and also reference books etc. I still want to own as physical paper books.
I also read non-fiction on my e-reader, but only if these books are pure text.
I do not read newspapers. I think they are a total waste of time.
I think for novels e-readers are the best invention since paper books.
I love reading novels on my Kobo. I can easily enlarge text and it has build in front lighting.
I can also select a font that is easy on the eyes.
All that stuff is a great convenience because I have some serious problems with my right eye.
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I must admit that I have not read any paper books in recent years
Internet is my reading
Before, I bought paper books.
They are read once, possibly twice, and after ? They stay on shelves for years in oblivion
Internet and the money and the time available, have killed the paper books for me
Internet is my reading
Before, I bought paper books.
They are read once, possibly twice, and after ? They stay on shelves for years in oblivion
Internet and the money and the time available, have killed the paper books for me
Still read print here. Spend a lot less on it now. It's getting harder to come by.
I have just ordered every Elite novel I could find.
Just to add to my growing collection. The Kindle had faded in popularity and book sales in the UK are up again.
So I think we are stuck with the printed word for a while yet.
Sad part is I can't read and only sit with an open book just to look smart
Just to add to my growing collection. The Kindle had faded in popularity and book sales in the UK are up again.
So I think we are stuck with the printed word for a while yet.
Sad part is I can't read and only sit with an open book just to look smart
I wish i could read more in print, but being an ex-pat geting my hands on books in print can either be limiting or expensive.
These days i mainly read digital. But you can't beat a good book.
These days i mainly read digital. But you can't beat a good book.
Just last week got a lovely Dune edition in beautiful hardcover. Not that I've never read it, just wanted to have it on my shelf and revisit one day