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E-readers will not go away but neither will paper. E-readers are a perfect substitute for mass market paperbacks which is why mass market paperbacks have decreased in sales by over 15% over the past year. The e-reader will also help get authors out from under the thumb of publishers because authors can now easily self-publish. I also hope that e-readers will replace newspapers, magazines and other examples of disposable print. Disposable print resources, not permanent book resources are what e-readers are best for as a substitute paper saver and (hopefully) cost reducer to consumers.
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