If e-readers become as popular as the makers intend,
then what would happen to second-hand book shops? Or charity shops, who do a roaring trade in books? I agree wholeheartedly that a book has a distinct personality of its own and its text on a Kindle (or equivalent) just doesn't compete. I've still got one, though.

My guess is there'll always be the market for books themselves. A Kindle's not for life, just for holidays.
(zebideedoodah likes florence but prefers venice, Tue 7 Apr 2015, 15:34, 1 reply)

they used to do a trade in second hand records too
people who fetishize the medium rather than the content are tragic old duffers
(old man river possible lesbian, Tue 7 Apr 2015, 15:54, closed)

some people like books or vinyl. others like to stack up bricks and burn pizzas on them
everybody needs a hobby.
( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 7 Apr 2015, 16:42, closed)

I've got a pretty nice collection of 18th and 19th century books decorating the walls as it goes
vinyl can fuck off though
(old man river possible lesbian, Tue 7 Apr 2015, 16:45, closed)

this is the first thing of sense i have heard from you
what have you got, what have you got, what have you got???
( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 7 Apr 2015, 16:50, closed)

I've got a full set of Dickens and an almost matching set of Arthur Conan Doyle
Two sets of the D'Artagnan romances. A bunch of hilarious Victorian housewife guides. Most of Les Rougon-Macquart. Dunno ... other stuff.

I don't read any of them. I've got technology to do that.

edit: except the household guides ... they're excellent toilet browsing after a heavy night
(old man river possible lesbian, Tue 7 Apr 2015, 16:57, closed)

i am jealous
no amount of technology can look that pretty.
( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 7 Apr 2015, 17:13, closed)

they're OK for interior decor
but shit for actual reading
(old man river possible lesbian, Tue 7 Apr 2015, 17:35, closed)

http://b3ta.com/questions/mindchangers/post2492506

(zebideedoodah likes florence but prefers venice, Wed 8 Apr 2015, 18:24, closed)