What Do You Do When A Book Isn't Available For eReaders? - Page 4

laughingdragons · 02-03-2011, 04:00 AM

It depends on how badly I want to read it. There is only one book so far that is not in ebook format and I have decided to wait. I have enough books to read right now.

ATDrake · 02-03-2011, 04:16 AM

I have a library card and I'm not afraid to use it.

That said, I'm lucky enough to live in an area with several generally well-stocked library systems as well as fairly decent new and used bookshops and have no physical difficulties reading paper books.

astra · 02-03-2011, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Keryl Raist

So, what do you do when the book you want to read only comes in the Dead Tree Version?

My hubby recently ran into one that didn't have an e version?

Legitimate or illegitimate?

Maggie May · 02-03-2011, 05:57 AM

If I can't get the eBook version I wil always buy the paperback or hardcover version.
I have no problem doing so.

Mag.

mr ploppy · 02-03-2011, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by queentess

Just to forewarn you, this is going to turn into a piracy thread...

Well it will now ...

Anke Wehner · 02-03-2011, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Caltsar

The pirated copies have really become placeholders in calibre to remind me the book is on my shelf so I don't forget I own it when I'm looking for my next book to read. :P

For things like that, you can add a record for a book to Calibre without actually adding a file. Click the down arrow next the the "Add books" icon, and in the dropdown click "add empty book".

As to the original question, it depends on the book.

If it's something I really want to read - say, I know other books by that author and liked them - I'll buy a paper copy. And if amazon happens to have a used copy which with added shipping costs less than the new copy, I'll get it used.

If it's a book more on the lines of "I've heard of it and it might be interesting", I'd just look for something else. Getting rid of books is a hassle (since not everyone here who reads reads English novels...), so I don't want to buy books that will take up shelf-space unless I'm resonably certain I'll want to re-read them.

(Library loans are not a terribly attractive option for most books I hear of, since I'm fed up with poor translations, and the library here naturally doesn't stock terribly many current English language books.)

HappyMartin · 02-03-2011, 06:05 AM

I still prefer software manuals and other technical stuff in p book versions. Hoping that will change when I eventually buy a tablet.

I wont read fiction on p book. If it not available as an ebook or is geographically restricted then I will not read it. There are lots of books available. If you make it difficult for me I will just move on to something else.

januaryman · 02-03-2011, 08:06 AM

This tread reminds me of similar discussions at my rangefinderforum, where the merits of film over digital cameras are swatted about until some noses are bloodied or eyes blackened.

I'll say here what I say there: there's room for both in my life, there should be room for both on this planet. Each side had good points on the benefits of their preferred mode.

Should a book not be available for my reader-app, I click the button on Amazon, or B&N, saying I'd like the publisher to know that I would have bought that version of e-book, had it been available. Then I go off and hunt down a decent used copy of the print book I want. If there's no "very good" copy available, I'll buy new.

amoroso · 02-03-2011, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by januaryman

Should a book not be available for my reader-app, I click the button on Amazon, or B&N, saying I'd like the publisher to know that I would have bought that version of e-book, had it been available.

Which Amazon button? Can you elaborate? I haven't noticed it.

januaryman · 02-03-2011, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by amoroso

Which Amazon button? Can you elaborate? I haven't noticed it.

Ah. Well, I seach a book on Amazon's website, look for available editions. If there is no Kindle edition, then there will be a "button" to "tell the publisher" you'd like a version in kindle. (see my last search and request here: http://www.amazon.com/Raymond-Carver...6739274&sr=1-1 )

Directly under the images, on the left side of the web page is a box with the Kindle request. Try it. Maybe Library of America will start e-publishing. They have a fantastic selection of quality compilations of literature "stars."

amoroso · 02-03-2011, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by januaryman

Ah. Well, I seach a book on Amazon's website, look for available editions. If there is no Kindle edition, then there will be a "button" to "tell the publisher" you'd like a version in kindle. (see my last search and request here: http://www.amazon.com/Raymond-Carver...6739274&sr=1-1 )

Directly under the images, on the left side of the web page is a box with the Kindle request.

I have visited the page but still can't find the button. How is it labeled, if at all? Under what images is it? The cover images?

WillysJeepMan · 02-03-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mr ploppy

Well it will now ...

Yep. Nothing like injecting a pre-emptive mention to draw attention to it.

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For books that have no ebook equivalent, I simply buy the paper version of it. (which seems to be about every book that I'm interested in reading AFTER getting a few ereader devices)

But as I consider the old books that I have stored in boxes, I am thinking about scanning them in.

jbcohen · 02-03-2011, 09:47 AM

hmm, seems like a business oportunity. Buy the rights to re-sell a book, scan it and sell in electronic form.

Duiker · 02-03-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by queentess

Just to forewarn you, this is going to turn into a piracy thread...

Camp Arrrr: If it's not available as an ebook, I will simply pirate it. Author is refusing me something I want.

Camp Middle-Ground: I'll buy the pbook, then pirate the ebook. Author still gets paid, I get what I want.

Camp Angel: It's the author's right not to sell you a book in e-format. Forget about the book and move on to something else. There are plenty of other ebooks out there to read!

Did I cover all the viewpoints?

yep, you got it. I'm Camp Arrrr and if I can't find it as an e version I don't read it.

mikeayers · 02-03-2011, 10:15 AM

If I really wanted to read it, I guess I would read it.
The problem comes about after I read it.
What do I do with the book?
My house is already full.

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02-03-2011, 04:00 AM	#46
laughingdragons Groupie Posts: 189 Karma: 1125536 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CA Device: Sony PRS-350 1 Pink 1 Silver Paperwhite Kindle	It depends on how badly I want to read it. There is only one book so far that is not in ebook format and I have decided to wait. I have enough books to read right now.

02-03-2011, 04:16 AM	#47
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 11,517 Karma: 33048258 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International, Sony PRS-T1, BlackBerry PlayBook, Acer Iconia	I have a library card and I'm not afraid to use it. That said, I'm lucky enough to live in an area with several generally well-stocked library systems as well as fairly decent new and used bookshops and have no physical difficulties reading paper books.

02-03-2011, 05:57 AM	#49
Maggie May Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,907 Karma: 87755439 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ireland Device: CYbook Gen3 and Sony PRS 3505 Kindle 3 G Nexus 7 iPad	If I can't get the eBook version I wil always buy the paperback or hardcover version. I have no problem doing so. Mag.

02-03-2011, 06:05 AM	#52
HappyMartin Martin Kristiansen Posts: 1,546 Karma: 8480958 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Johannesburg Device: Kindle International Ipad 2	I still prefer software manuals and other technical stuff in p book versions. Hoping that will change when I eventually buy a tablet. I wont read fiction on p book. If it not available as an ebook or is geographically restricted then I will not read it. There are lots of books available. If you make it difficult for me I will just move on to something else.

02-03-2011, 08:06 AM	#53
januaryman Used DTBs & iPad User Posts: 86 Karma: 48 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Device: iPad	This tread reminds me of similar discussions at my rangefinderforum, where the merits of film over digital cameras are swatted about until some noses are bloodied or eyes blackened. I'll say here what I say there: there's room for both in my life, there should be room for both on this planet. Each side had good points on the benefits of their preferred mode. Should a book not be available for my reader-app, I click the button on Amazon, or B&N, saying I'd like the publisher to know that I would have bought that version of e-book, had it been available. Then I go off and hunt down a decent used copy of the print book I want. If there's no "very good" copy available, I'll buy new.

02-03-2011, 09:47 AM	#58
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,030 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	hmm, seems like a business oportunity. Buy the rights to re-sell a book, scan it and sell in electronic form.

02-03-2011, 10:15 AM	#60
mikeayers Zealot Posts: 136 Karma: 432377 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Kindle PW 10thGen, Kobo Clara HD	If I really wanted to read it, I guess I would read it. The problem comes about after I read it. What do I do with the book? My house is already full.