The Future of Books (2 Viewers)

Never bought an e-book, never will. Don't want a Kindle or similar device. I like my real paper books and newspapers just the way they are. Owning e-books would sort of be like collecting pictures of TS instead of the real thing, no tactile involvement, no touch, no smell, no fulfillment. -- Al
 
lancer said:
Never bought an e-book, never will. Don't want a Kindle or similar device. I like my real paper books and newspapers just the way they are. Owning e-books would sort of be like collecting pictures of TS instead of the real thing, no tactile involvement, no touch, no smell, no fulfillment. -- Al
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Absolutely agree Al, I grew up turning the pages and that's the way it will stay for me at at least, yea I have a few fangdangled teleophones and such but I'll never lose touch with what got me here this far and I shan't change me ways for any new so called technical wonders or miracle devices I'll keep living in the 20th Century which seemed a lot less confusing for me...Sammy
 
I like to look at my favorite books on their shelves. My wife bought me a Kindle a few yrs ago. I really wanted to like it, but it's just not near as user friendly as a traditional book. Of course I'm one of the dying breed who still reads a news print newspaper. ^&cool Chris
 
I have some eBooks. Not my favorite, but cheaper and the biggest plus is saving
space. Also, you don't have to dust. Going on a long trip? You can take many. I have a Kindle.
Switch between eBook, eMail and google. Not for everyone, but neither was the Horseless Carriage.

Biggest problem is getting people to read anything in the first place.
 
I have books,not the electronic gizmos.Just can't get comfortable with them but love laying back and reading a book.I'm a 20th century guy too.
Mark
 
BLReed said:
I have some eBooks. Not my favorite, but cheaper and the biggest plus is saving
space. Also, you don't have to dust. Going on a long trip? You can take many. I have a Kindle.
Switch between eBook, eMail and google. Not for everyone, but neither was the Horseless Carriage.

Biggest problem is getting people to read anything in the first place.
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I like your last sentence.
It is quite a challenge to get the kids, or younger generation (now in their twenties) to read at all.
Now seeing my kids in their twenties I'm afraid I failed earlier to get them into reading.
It would be a great surprise seeing them reading a book now or in the future, be it on a kindle or whatever e book reader.
I personally still read, always liked it, and yes, I sure prefer to have a real printed book in my hands ;-)

Konrad
 
When I was growing up, my parents subscribed to two newspapers. I got into reading the newspaper following the Vietnam War. My mom would point out various articles such as, snake eats baby, or something crazy like that. So I figured I'd try to get them to read the paper with the same technique, but so far its not working. I read the paper in the morning with the TV on with the news and my kids stare into their phones. I also prefer books over a Kindle. I'm on the computer all day and once works done, I don't care to see a lit screen, except for TV.
 
OMG.....Between this and the ''Future of WWII Companies'' thread..... What a bunch of old codgers....:tongue:
No wonder there's not many 30 and under participants on this forum. ( Or as some of you believe, in this hobby )
Maybe we should add a section to the forum where we can all compare shuffle board techniques.
 
Dragoon said:
OMG.....Between this and the ''Future of WWII Companies'' thread..... What a bunch of old codgers....:tongue:
No wonder there's not many 30 and under participants on this forum. ( Or as some of you believe, in this hobby )
Maybe we should add a section to the forum where we can all compare shuffle board techniques.
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:D
 
Dragoon said:
OMG.....Between this and the ''Future of WWII Companies'' thread..... What a bunch of old codgers....:tongue:
No wonder there's not many 30 and under participants on this forum. ( Or as some of you believe, in this hobby )
Maybe we should add a section to the forum where we can all compare shuffle board techniques.
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So, disparaging shuffle board now are we? {eek3} What's next, Parcheesi? Chris
 
Going to a bookstore, particularly used ones, is something I like to do, probably as much as getting new figures. I have too many books but sometimes you by something that you may read years later. I'm actually doing that now; bought a book about five years ago and I'm finally reading it.

I do see the advantage of havng a Kindle for an airpline ride/vacation, however.
 
jazzeum said:
Going to a bookstore, particularly used ones, is something I like to do, probably as much as getting new figures...
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Me, too, an especially browsing for used, hardcover books. Barnes & Noble and whatever other mega-stores are still out there (B. Dalton? Brentano's?) are OK, but generally, they don't have what I'm looking for, if it's resource or research materials. Even for fiction, I've come to use the Internet more, to buy new books. But I like poking through the stacks at used book shops, or at flea markets, or at shows. There's definitely something, too, about holding a book in your hand, especially a hard-bound book.

I don't think it makes us codgers. I think it's akin to preferences for food and drink. I like the fresh-squeezed orange juice of my hard-cover "Rise and Fall of the Third Reich," "Day of Infamy" or "The Godfather", and others like the Tang of Kindle. (Do they still make Tang, by the way?)

Prosit librum!
Brad
 
theBaron said:
Me, too, an especially browsing for used, hardcover books. Barnes & Noble and whatever other mega-stores are still out there (B. Dalton? Brentano's?) are OK, but generally, they don't have what I'm looking for, if it's resource or research materials. Even for fiction, I've come to use the Internet more, to buy new books. But I like poking through the stacks at used book shops, or at flea markets, or at shows. There's definitely something, too, about holding a book in your hand, especially a hard-bound book.

I don't think it makes us codgers. I think it's akin to preferences for food and drink. I like the fresh-squeezed orange juice of my hard-cover "Rise and Fall of the Third Reich," "Day of Infamy" or "The Godfather", and others like the Tang of Kindle. (Do they still make Tang, by the way?)

Prosit librum!
Brad
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I believe Tang is still sold at places like Walmart and Giant. I should get some as I haven't had a Tang sandwich in ages.:wink2:^&grin -- Al
 
I'm not a fan of ebooks. I did give them a try, but nothing beats haveing the book in your hands. ebooks do seem to put more of a strain on your eyes after a while. The turning point for me was during hurricane Sandy I was reading a book on my iPad. We didn't have power for some time and the battery died before I could finish. I do buy most of my books online, though. One of my favorite things to do, when I'm in Gettysburg, is to search for books.
 
lancer said:
I believe Tang is still sold at places like Walmart and Giant. I should get some as I haven't had a Tang sandwich in ages.:wink2:^&grin -- Al
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It also makes me think of a line from "The Simpsons":

Homer (on the phone to the White House): "Hello, President Clinton? I thought that if anyone knew where to find some Tang, it'd be you!"

Prost!
Brad
 
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