Can your paperback book do this?

    Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word interactive as ‘mutually or reciprocally active’. That would suggest that there is the presence of input as well as feedback in the activity.  Ebooks, as established through all the other blog entries, are wonderful but let us reconstruct these already amazing eBooks to be integrated with video, audio and other interactive features. The result?! Breath taking!

    Enhanced eBooks contain multimedia features and is rumored to set the new frontier with regard to eBooks. They often contain photos, illustration and even animations. Yes, these features are merely add-ons and are clearly not a necessity. However, for some book fanatics such as myself. It would be cool to experience a well-loved tale in a whole different level. 

    I have read Pride and Prejudice in high school. It is a classic novel that one would just fall in love over and over again. In 2009, a revamped version of this timeless classic was published by author Seth Grahame-Smith titled “Pride and Prejudice and Zombie”. I got the kick of re-imagining and re-visualizing the 19^th century England with the addition of zombies and ninjas.

    After seeing this YouTube video, I am very much intrigued with how an enhanced eBook will let me experience this timeless classic in a whole new way. Book lovers might have conflicting emotions with regard to enhanced eBooks. Some might argue that it sets limits to imagination but let us keep in mind that it is just one of many resources that is just there for our convenience and enjoyment.

   

 The question remains: Can your paperback do this?

References:

Itzkovitch, A. (2012, April 13). How Interactive Ebooks Engage Readers and Enhance Learning. Social Media News and Web Tips – Mashable – The Social Media Guide. Retrieved November 27, 2012, from http://mashable.com/2012/04/13/interactive-ebook-apps/