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With publishing, illustrating and production costs extremely high, thus with little opportunity for individuals to print their book, the internet seems like the perfect medium to spread their writings.
Just like modern bands have utilised file sharing over the far harder task of trying to get played on a big radio station, maybe many writers will opt to publish their works online.
After all, it would benefit consumers as well, as you will never lose the book, it won't get damaged and prices for viewing will be far, far reduced. I've certainly thought twice about buying £20 hardback books...
So will 23 small forests around the world be miraculously saved as of tomorrow?
Just like modern bands have utilised file sharing over the far harder task of trying to get played on a big radio station, maybe many writers will opt to publish their works online.
After all, it would benefit consumers as well, as you will never lose the book, it won't get damaged and prices for viewing will be far, far reduced. I've certainly thought twice about buying £20 hardback books...
So will 23 small forests around the world be miraculously saved as of tomorrow?
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I think books will always remain but the internet will play a bigger and bigger part in writing in the future. It's quicker than going out and buying a book and a lot cheaper as well.
Black Glove wrote:
> You can always print them once downloaded, but it's not the same is
> it, and it would cost a small fortune in ink cartridges.
But then like I compared it to music, if you liked the song (story) enough, you'd buy the album (book).
> You can always print them once downloaded, but it's not the same is
> it, and it would cost a small fortune in ink cartridges.
But then like I compared it to music, if you liked the song (story) enough, you'd buy the album (book).
Black Glove wrote:
> Mouldy Cheese wrote:
> Can't read the internet in the bath, on the train etc.
>
> You can always print them once downloaded, but it's not the same is
> it, and it would cost a small fortune in ink cartridges.
But you'd print it bit by bit. So your cost is spread out and it's probably still cheaper and more effective, because you're not paying the author nearly as much.
> Mouldy Cheese wrote:
> Can't read the internet in the bath, on the train etc.
>
> You can always print them once downloaded, but it's not the same is
> it, and it would cost a small fortune in ink cartridges.
But you'd print it bit by bit. So your cost is spread out and it's probably still cheaper and more effective, because you're not paying the author nearly as much.
Everyone will have smaller, more portable computers soon enough...
Mouldy Cheese wrote:
> Can't read the internet in the bath, on the train etc.
You can always print them once downloaded, but it's not the same is it, and it would cost a small fortune in ink cartridges.
> Can't read the internet in the bath, on the train etc.
You can always print them once downloaded, but it's not the same is it, and it would cost a small fortune in ink cartridges.
This is true, but the trees saved will be repleaced by the extra electricity needed and materials to make these "laptops" you speak of.
Mouldy Cheese wrote:
> No.
>
> Can't read the internet on the train etc.
Generally, yes, books can be read whilst travelling. But they are not exclusively read whilst travelling. Most of the time, it's people in a building, in a cosy armchair.
WiFi laptops, or just direct connections on big Virgin trains also mean it can be done on long train journeys.
> No.
>
> Can't read the internet on the train etc.
Generally, yes, books can be read whilst travelling. But they are not exclusively read whilst travelling. Most of the time, it's people in a building, in a cosy armchair.
WiFi laptops, or just direct connections on big Virgin trains also mean it can be done on long train journeys.
No.
Can't read the internet in the bath, on the train etc.
Can't read the internet in the bath, on the train etc.
With publishing, illustrating and production costs extremely high, thus with little opportunity for individuals to print their book, the internet seems like the perfect medium to spread their writings.
Just like modern bands have utilised file sharing over the far harder task of trying to get played on a big radio station, maybe many writers will opt to publish their works online.
After all, it would benefit consumers as well, as you will never lose the book, it won't get damaged and prices for viewing will be far, far reduced. I've certainly thought twice about buying £20 hardback books...
So will 23 small forests around the world be miraculously saved as of tomorrow?
Just like modern bands have utilised file sharing over the far harder task of trying to get played on a big radio station, maybe many writers will opt to publish their works online.
After all, it would benefit consumers as well, as you will never lose the book, it won't get damaged and prices for viewing will be far, far reduced. I've certainly thought twice about buying £20 hardback books...
So will 23 small forests around the world be miraculously saved as of tomorrow?
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