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ischeriad · 10-27-2007, 05:07 PM

I just listened to the current "This Week in Tech" episode 118.

One Guest is Jerry Pournelle, who says:
"I think the next iteration of the iPhone may be the beginning of the end of the paperback book business."

He states, that most people don't buy a dedicated bookreader, but if they are "already carrying something, that is good enough to read a book on" they would consider buying an ebook instead of a paperback. Further he says "I think the paperback book industry is already in trouble".

There is also mention of the Sony Reader and the Amazon Kindle.

It's worth a listen, this topic starts at about minute 51.

Edit: Another guest, Brad Stone who writes for the New York Times, claims en passant that he has "talked to people who have used" the kindle (59'58).

10-27-2007, 05:07 PM	#1
ischeriad Connoisseur Posts: 91 Karma: 28 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Germany Device: PB Pro 903, Kobo Touch [Past: Story, Clié N770C, SL-10, Palm IIIxe, V]	Jerry Pournelle on ebooks I just listened to the current "This Week in Tech" episode 118. One Guest is Jerry Pournelle, who says: "I think the next iteration of the iPhone may be the beginning of the end of the paperback book business." He states, that most people don't buy a dedicated bookreader, but if they are "already carrying something, that is good enough to read a book on" they would consider buying an ebook instead of a paperback. Further he says "I think the paperback book industry is already in trouble". There is also mention of the Sony Reader and the Amazon Kindle. It's worth a listen, this topic starts at about minute 51. Edit: Another guest, Brad Stone who writes for the New York Times, claims en passant that he has "talked to people who have used" the kindle (59'58). Last edited by ischeriad; 10-27-2007 at 05:25 PM.