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classicman · 08-02-2008, 10:33 AM

Its a new world - the kids are getting input from a multitude of electronic sources. The written word is going the way of the daily newspaper...

xoxoxoBruce · 08-02-2008, 10:46 AM

True, but they are missing out on the wonder of the imagination.

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Bastian made many other wishes and had many other amazing adventures before finally returning to the ordinary world . . .

DanaC · 08-02-2008, 10:51 AM

I disagree classic. Books have never been so popular or so widely, and cheaply, available. When I walk into a Waterstones or Borders shop I see a dizzying array of books and its always full of people. There are more children's books and children's authors than there ever was when I was young. Books for tots, books for teens, dark books, fun books, bleak books, and colourful books. The market for books is vast.

classicman · 08-02-2008, 11:02 AM

The market is there and the forced summer reading programs here are a reason for much of it.
I have to say that the supply of books is vast, but the reason is pure economics. They must have whatever you want, because if they don't you will go elsewhere. They also have the food courts and all to keep you in the stores longer. They let you read the books for free. What other business does that? None, because its a failed model. There is no doubt that we are headed to a paperless world. (good for the trees) Books will be an inevitable part of that...soon.

How many of you still write out checks?

DanaC · 08-02-2008, 11:13 AM

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How many of you still write out checks?

From time to time.

What does paper have to do with anything? Books can be published in all manner of formats.

Stormieweather · 08-02-2008, 11:21 AM

Me. For some things, anyway.

I still read books...real books, made with paper and everything. A LOT of books, actually. And I read them to my children. Ok, not the same books, but books with words and pages and covers and illustrations. They may never read another book once they get out of school, but at least I tried. I do read internet books occasionally, but really, there is nothing quite like curling up in an armchair with some hot cocoa or coffee and turning the pages of a good book.

Stormie

classicman · 08-02-2008, 11:38 AM

Please don't misconstrue what I'm saying. I am not defending the reality as I see it, nor do I like it. It is my opinion that the end of the written book, much like the newspaper or even magazine is near. I am no writer, but the reality is that books written on paper are not gonna be around much longer. Children today have the attention span of about 5 milliseconds. Everything in their world is immediate. Thats just a simple reality. As technology and that progresses - it will only get worse. I see it in young adults and even moreso in the teens and younger. Reading takes time, patience and effort, three characteristics lacking in the vast majority of our youth.

jinx · 08-02-2008, 11:42 AM

I don't know... As much as my kids love video games and TV, they both beg to be taken to the bookstore and read for at least an hour every night.

classicman · 08-02-2008, 11:46 AM

I believe you, but that is certainly not the norm.

DanaC · 08-02-2008, 12:34 PM

It may not be the norm.....but nor is it rare.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-02-2008, 12:56 PM

Except among teenage boys. Most are going blind from too much... you know...

DanaC · 08-02-2008, 01:03 PM

sun?

Cicero · 08-02-2008, 06:53 PM

I don't value electronic books as much as the other.

I am going to admit that, and I am not ashamed. I have a fetish for old and/or rare books. I like physical libraries more than online libraries. Off course, I am an old bag so that explains a lot.

DanaC · 08-02-2008, 06:56 PM

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I have a fetish for old and/or rare books. I like physical libraries more than online libraries. Off course, I am an old bag so that explains a lot.

So do I. I have a (admittedly rather small) house full of books. I used to have a library but had to give away my book collection when I moved house. I gave away hundreds.

I love everything about books. I like the way they feel, I like the different textures of paper, I like the way books, especially very old ones, smell. Doesn't stop me enjoying a story accessed in some other way.

classicman · 08-02-2008, 06:59 PM

For the record, I love books also. I have many many, very old ones that I cherish. I still firmly believe their days are numbered.

08-02-2008, 10:33 AM	#91
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Its a new world - the kids are getting input from a multitude of electronic sources. The written word is going the way of the daily newspaper... __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

08-02-2008, 11:02 AM	#94
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	The market is there and the forced summer reading programs here are a reason for much of it. I have to say that the supply of books is vast, but the reason is pure economics. They must have whatever you want, because if they don't you will go elsewhere. They also have the food courts and all to keep you in the stores longer. They let you read the books for free. What other business does that? None, because its a failed model. There is no doubt that we are headed to a paperless world. (good for the trees) Books will be an inevitable part of that...soon. How many of you still write out checks? __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

08-02-2008, 11:21 AM	#96
Stormieweather Wearing her bitch boots Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Floriduh Posts: 1,181	Me. For some things, anyway. I still read books...real books, made with paper and everything. A LOT of books, actually. And I read them to my children. Ok, not the same books, but books with words and pages and covers and illustrations. They may never read another book once they get out of school, but at least I tried. I do read internet books occasionally, but really, there is nothing quite like curling up in an armchair with some hot cocoa or coffee and turning the pages of a good book. Stormie __________________ "First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." - Mahatma Gandhi

08-02-2008, 11:38 AM	#97
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Please don't misconstrue what I'm saying. I am not defending the reality as I see it, nor do I like it. It is my opinion that the end of the written book, much like the newspaper or even magazine is near. I am no writer, but the reality is that books written on paper are not gonna be around much longer. Children today have the attention span of about 5 milliseconds. Everything in their world is immediate. Thats just a simple reality. As technology and that progresses - it will only get worse. I see it in young adults and even moreso in the teens and younger. Reading takes time, patience and effort, three characteristics lacking in the vast majority of our youth. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

08-02-2008, 11:42 AM	#98
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	I don't know... As much as my kids love video games and TV, they both beg to be taken to the bookstore and read for at least an hour every night. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

08-02-2008, 10:51 AM	#93
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I disagree classic. Books have never been so popular or so widely, and cheaply, available. When I walk into a Waterstones or Borders shop I see a dizzying array of books and its always full of people. There are more children's books and children's authors than there ever was when I was young. Books for tots, books for teens, dark books, fun books, bleak books, and colourful books. The market for books is vast.

08-02-2008, 11:46 AM	#99
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	I believe you, but that is certainly not the norm. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

08-02-2008, 12:34 PM	#100
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	It may not be the norm.....but nor is it rare.

08-02-2008, 12:56 PM	#101
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Except among teenage boys. Most are going blind from too much... you know... __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-02-2008, 01:03 PM	#102
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	sun?

08-02-2008, 06:53 PM	#103
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	I don't value electronic books as much as the other. I am going to admit that, and I am not ashamed. I have a fetish for old and/or rare books. I like physical libraries more than online libraries. Off course, I am an old bag so that explains a lot. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

08-02-2008, 06:59 PM	#105
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	For the record, I love books also. I have many many, very old ones that I cherish. I still firmly believe their days are numbered. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

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