tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305496736552575948.post1743833932800897279..comments2023-07-03T08:54:56.572-06:00Comments on Kevin's Totally Awesome Blog :): Books and printing becoming obsolete?Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325889134180595975noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305496736552575948.post-53303210796282036542012-12-21T23:33:10.301-07:002012-12-21T23:33:10.301-07:00When it comes to online book printing, or print-on...When it comes to online book printing, or print-on-demand companies, you have many options. While Lulu is probably the most famous POD company, there are countless others, and all operate in more or less the same way.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.braintreeprinting.com/" rel="nofollow">Boston Book Printing</a><br />Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161134347302121137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305496736552575948.post-53044039362775753042010-09-13T22:05:16.545-06:002010-09-13T22:05:16.545-06:00I can see benefits to both physical and virtual bo...I can see benefits to both physical and virtual books. I agree with you about the trophy aspect of physical books. My mother-in-law is one who writes what she learned (almost journal-entry like) in the back of every book she reads. It's a legacy to those who know her to be able to read how each book changed her. <br /><br />But is the value of great thoughts really tied to the form of the physical? Books were, after all, in scrolls before. . . why not move to scroll (as in computer scrolling) format once again? Why are we "scared" of physical books becoming obsolete?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305496736552575948.post-41988015944813718422010-09-13T12:44:12.333-06:002010-09-13T12:44:12.333-06:00For me, it depends. I generally prefer paper book...For me, it depends. I generally prefer paper books -- I like being able to quickly page back and forth, finding connections between the different pages. I like discovering new books at a store by browsing through the shelves, as format and artwork catches my eye. I like seeing what someone else is reading by glancing at their desk.<br /><br />However, I've had digital books come in handy sometimes. If I have a few spare minutes, I can us the Stanza iPhone app to read a free book such as The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. I can use a scripture reading application to bookmark different scriptures, and found that to be a convenient way to recall a quote I want to use when giving a talk. I have not yet tried a Kindle, with its new type of screen, but I'm curious to see how that affects my judgement of which I prefer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08503037207089125630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305496736552575948.post-46836402199036985992010-09-12T18:14:34.663-06:002010-09-12T18:14:34.663-06:00While paper books will always be special, I've...While paper books will always be special, I've recently started to use digital books and it is SO convenient. I finished a book and immediately wanted to start the next one in the series and all I had tto do was download it- no trip to the bookstore or library. I don't want physical books to go away completely, but I'll definitely be switching for some things. Oh, and I'm commenting on your blog from my phone riding while in the car. :)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09356833451004538284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305496736552575948.post-55515668036838557692010-09-09T23:00:35.416-06:002010-09-09T23:00:35.416-06:00I also like physical books. Its nice to have a per...I also like physical books. Its nice to have a personal trophy once you've finished it. I think a lot of people prefer paper books. As long as they are in demand, I don't think we'll lose them. Though there is a big shift toward digital books. Have you ever used a Kindle? My mom loves hers and definitely prefers it over paper books, and she's an english teacher. They definitely are handy, even if its just not the same.Brandon McCloskeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16473949966329482641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7305496736552575948.post-71743758979341218402010-09-09T13:31:54.528-06:002010-09-09T13:31:54.528-06:00I prefer physical books. I like the smell of new o...I prefer physical books. I like the smell of new or old pages, the excitement of turning pages, and the ability to write my thoughts in the margins. I love inheriting old books from family members and feeling that connection between us through a book. While the digital age has allowed literature to become personalized and universally accessible, I want to retain the sense of community that physical books give us.Krist Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14142048492296846438noreply@blogger.com