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Originally Posted by pdurrant
I think that hardbacks will be with us for a long time. Especially high-quality editions. But with a decline over time to much lower sales than at present (to one half or one third of current sales).
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That sounds about right. Despite the fact that I am a long time convert to e-books, some dusty volumes will NEVER leave my bookshelf. In addition, I am still buying hardcover editions as gifts, I somehow feel that it is impossible to invent a digital equivalent for that occasion.
I would not be surprised if Lulu business model (where printed version is a special order) becomes predominant way of ordering and purchasing paper copies in not-so-far future.