With the day and age of laptops, iphones, smart phones, Kindles and so on, who actually prefers to pick up a traditional book? Well, the following article explains in depth the reasons to choose traditional books over e-books Choose Traditional Books over E-books .
A blog entry posted by Jessica Barone ventures in detail as to whether or not E-Books satisfy a true bookworm . Barone explains that the technology world wants to desperately influence a bookworm to its different avenues and tools to replace traditional books. All of the companies have introduced the visual aspect of digitally transforming a book into a small screen, further the companies claims that their main selling point is that core to turn pages, the heaviness of physical book. She claims that is comes down to only convenience, that you are basically able to store more books on a deice and not need storage place to store books. The bookworm loves the experience, the feel of the pages, they are filled with memories. Bookworms ... these individuals are simply attached. Barone explains that technology has come a long way, but they do not appeal to all the senses, like feeling the glossy and or rough pages and feel the texture of books as they evolved.
At times we are carried away with technology, but at the end of the day nothing beats cuddling up to a favourite book and re-experiencing the stories that are told and think about the memories that are attached to certain literature.
Reference:
Barone Jessica (August 10, 2012) Published in SSD Nodes. Retrieved from: http://www.ssdnodes.com/blog/2012/08/can-e-books-satisfy-a-true-bookworm/
Knerl Linsey (1 November 2012) Published in WiseBread. Retrieved from: http://www.wisebread.com/5-reasons-to-choose-traditional-books-over-e-books
Hi Aman,
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with your idea of traditional books being more satisfying. Nothing can replace that wonderful smell of new books, the crispy touch of new pages and the feelings of owning a best seller. Myself being a great book lover I know the satisfaction of having a hard copy v.s soft copy of my favorite book. This YouTube video is a debate on E-book v.s Real Books . In support to our argument in favor of traditional books the candidate supporting real books talks about same feelings. They also talk about costs involved. Traditional books cost a lot more when compared to a single investment of e-book reader. But yea if you want a new e-book (a best seller or rare book) it will definitely cost more or exactly same as a hard copy of that original book. So we can say both have pros and cons of their own and it depends on the reader him/her self.
Hi Aman,
ReplyDeleteI still like to pick up the traditional book. In this age of technology, you are surrounded by electronics. Everything has a screen, television, computer, laptop, cellphone, kindles, etc. At work and even as a student, in all facets of life, there is technology. At the end of the day looking at all these screens can take a toll on your eyesight, your health, etc. Personally, whenever I can avoid a screen I do. So my saviour is the traditional book.
Linsey Knerl has some great points which I tend to agree with. I remember lying in bed with my children and reading to them. The images and colours brought the story to life. Although with technology all these things are still available, it is a totally different experience. That is where the emotional attachment comes in. Technology lacks emotion. The traditional book brings about a better bonding that technology is not capable off.
I would like to share this link with you, 7 Reasons to Choose EBooks Over Traditional Books for Your Reading Pleasure. It notes that eBooks are much more effective as a reading media. In addition, the article goes on to list 7 advantages of the eBook. The more economical cost of eBooks; the number of eBooks that you can carry; the ability to adjust for disabilities (EBook readers can read to you and adjust for visual deficiencies). And the ability to adjust font sizes and types; no more missing pages, manuals are more easily maintained and the ease of purchase. All these points are just great; however I am still of the belief that it is a personal choice. Technology provides many advantages and we have the choice to utilize these to be more effective and efficient.
I am all for technology, however I also think there is a place and time for it. During the early years of a child, the traditional book should be more present. The experience of feeling the book, turning the pages, lying close to each other; this creates a lasting memory. Furthermore, I suggest a traditional book when you are seeking a get-a-away from your busy lifestyle.
Hi Aman,
ReplyDeleteI understand completely why some readers are skeptical about giving up traditional books in favor for eBooks. I remember how exciting it is to go to a local bookstore, pick up a book and scan through it to see if it can capture you’re interest or what not. The good news though is that it is not all or nothing. We have the option to indulge ourselves with either medium.
Ever heard of the well-loved children’s classic called “Where the Wild Things are”? It will never be viewed in any digital media just because its author, Maurive Sendak, have explicitly expressed his deep disgust of ebooks. (Here is the link to the article: http://mashable.com/2012/05/08/where-the-wild-things-are-ebook/)
I guess at the end, one connects on a deeper level to books that you can touch, smell and feel. Then again, that might simply end with our generation and will not be missed in the next.
Kat