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Originally Posted by JerseyBiker
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The big problem I have with the comments expressed in the opinion piece is the assumption that the layout, design and font choices are somehow *more* relevant to the reading 'experience' than the words themselves. Sure, I'll grant that a truly abysmal layout can detract from the reading. But not that much. There's a wide range of fonts, sizes and page layouts that *most* people would be able to use without having to struggle to read the words. On the other hand, if a layout is so 'attention-getting' that the reader is almost *forced* to spend more time admiring it than concentrating on the actual message - well, that's not a book in my opinion, it's an art piece.
Derek