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Originally Posted by Alisa
I'm hoping that the popularity of ebooks will actually lead to a greater call for artisan printings. If we're spending less on our day-to-day reading, more people might splurge on beautiful volumes of their best beloveds.
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That is a good thought. Optimistic, but also realistic.
The same sort of thing happened in the watch world when quartz timed, battery powered watches burst on the scene in the 60s and 70s. The mechanical watches that are made now are, in general, much nicer than the majority of the ones made in the 60s and 70s. The technology has continued to grow, and we have nicer mechanical watches than ever before. Of course they are more expensive too, but one can't have everything.
Just like in the book world, the people who want more character go with old-school, and the people who want convenience go with modern. I like both.
