I'm about to read my first Paper Book for some time

darryl · 06-03-2015, 10:13 PM

Since I bought my first e-reader, a Sony, I have quite simply not read paper books. This is mainly because I love the convenience of the ereader. I love the fact that I can keep many books on one device and carry them with me wherever I go, all without taking up huge amounts of space. I love being able to choose fonts to read in and enlarge and adjust those fonts so as to read comfortably despite the deterioration in my reading vision as I get older. To me, a paper book has only one advantage over an ebook. That is, if I am stuck somewhere without a suitable device to read on, a print book is better than not reading at all.

So why, then, am I going to read a paper book? Very simple. Because of ridiculously high pricing as a consequence of Agency Pricing, with a smaller part played by geographic "windowing" and restrictions. As I have chosen not to obtain a pirate copy and not to wait indefinitely to read the book, I am going to borrow it from the library. However, and what a surprise, no library I have come across seems to have the ebook. So I am reluctantly going to borrow a large print paper book. A trip back in time. And a test for my poor eyes. Wish me luck.

FizzyWater · 06-04-2015, 12:18 AM

Luck.

Dr. Drib · 06-04-2015, 07:15 AM

I wish you luck.

I just discovered that one can increase the font size with the device shown below. It's apparently quite simple to operate.

Apache · 06-04-2015, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

I wish you luck.

I just discovered that one can increase the font size with the device shown below. It's apparently quite simple to operate.

Make sure you get one with a built in dictionary with search function.

Apache

darryl · 06-04-2015, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

I wish you luck.

I just discovered that one can increase the font size with the device shown below. It's apparently quite simple to operate.

Thanks for the laugh. It is easy to forget that we have not always had Computers and EReaders. Though I have read with a magnifying glass and all in all would much prefer an EReader!

MikeB1972 · 06-04-2015, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

I wish you luck.

I just discovered that one can increase the font size with the device shown below. It's apparently quite simple to operate.

How primitive, you need one of these, built in front light and everything

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Barcey · 06-04-2015, 09:48 AM

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How primitive, you need one of these, built in front light and everything

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I need one of those for reading on the New York subway. I bet the ladies will all swoon.

Dr. Drib · 06-04-2015, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeB1972

How primitive, you need one of these, built in front light and everything

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That device belongs in a steampunk novel!

darryl · 06-04-2015, 10:37 AM

Or, to bring modern technology back into play, there is a wonderful magnifying app for Android, which both magnifies and lights the subject. Great for reading small things like device serial numbers!

cromag · 06-04-2015, 06:26 PM

I read hard-copy books from time to time, motivated by the same "high price" factor. We have a very good library in town.

darryl · 06-04-2015, 07:38 PM

Can anyone enlighten us on the financial consequences to the Author and the Publisher if this becomes a more widely spread practice?

TheWho · 06-05-2015, 08:14 AM

Don't you think it is nice to read a paper book again?
I have to use an eReader because of my long business travels, however back at home I always take the paper book, it is different, the smell the look, the handling! Don't you think? I kinda like it a lot

darryl · 06-05-2015, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TheWho

Don't you think it is nice to read a paper book again?
I have to use an eReader because of my long business travels, however back at home I always take the paper book, it is different, the smell the look, the handling! Don't you think? I kinda like it a lot

Personally, I find I don't. But I understand and respect that others, including yourself, do.

Rizla · 06-05-2015, 12:02 PM

I currently read exclusively on paper for pleasure. Used paper books are cheaper than overpriced ebooks and paper is generally easier on the eye. Also I find I get more of a sense of having read and finished a book on paper. E-ink is more disposable. Hard to explain.

kalwisti · 06-05-2015, 12:18 PM

This discussion reminds me of a humorous piece which circulated around Usenet listservs in the late 1990s: "B.O.O.K. (TM): Built-in Orderly Organized Knowledge Device."

The B.O.O.K. was touted as a technological breakthrough with amazing features such as the storage capacity of a CD-ROM, special Opaque Paper Technology which allowed both sides of a paper sheet to be used (thereby doubling the information density), and complete portability with no crashes or reboots needed.

It was harder to find than I expected, but it's reproduced here (with a nice historical footnote):

http://cool.conservation-us.org/byor.../an21-807.html
Cartier, Marielle. "Built-in Orderly Organized Knowledge Device." Abbey Newsletter, vol. 21, no. 8 (1997).

I've just revealed my geezerness by mentioning this, so I'll head back to my rocking chair for a little nap.

06-03-2015, 10:13 PM	#1
darryl Wizard Posts: 3,108 Karma: 60231510 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O, Kindle Oasis, Huwei Ascend Mate 7	I'm about to read my first Paper Book for some time Since I bought my first e-reader, a Sony, I have quite simply not read paper books. This is mainly because I love the convenience of the ereader. I love the fact that I can keep many books on one device and carry them with me wherever I go, all without taking up huge amounts of space. I love being able to choose fonts to read in and enlarge and adjust those fonts so as to read comfortably despite the deterioration in my reading vision as I get older. To me, a paper book has only one advantage over an ebook. That is, if I am stuck somewhere without a suitable device to read on, a print book is better than not reading at all. So why, then, am I going to read a paper book? Very simple. Because of ridiculously high pricing as a consequence of Agency Pricing, with a smaller part played by geographic "windowing" and restrictions. As I have chosen not to obtain a pirate copy and not to wait indefinitely to read the book, I am going to borrow it from the library. However, and what a surprise, no library I have come across seems to have the ebook. So I am reluctantly going to borrow a large print paper book. A trip back in time. And a test for my poor eyes. Wish me luck.

06-04-2015, 07:15 AM	#3
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,405 Karma: 59504381 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	I wish you luck. I just discovered that one can increase the font size with the device shown below. It's apparently quite simple to operate. Attached Thumbnails

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06-04-2015, 12:18 AM	#2
FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	Luck.

06-04-2015, 10:37 AM	#9
darryl Wizard Posts: 3,108 Karma: 60231510 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O, Kindle Oasis, Huwei Ascend Mate 7	Or, to bring modern technology back into play, there is a wonderful magnifying app for Android, which both magnifies and lights the subject. Great for reading small things like device serial numbers!

06-04-2015, 06:26 PM	#10
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,178 Karma: 459735575 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	I read hard-copy books from time to time, motivated by the same "high price" factor. We have a very good library in town.

06-04-2015, 07:38 PM	#11
darryl Wizard Posts: 3,108 Karma: 60231510 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O, Kindle Oasis, Huwei Ascend Mate 7	Can anyone enlighten us on the financial consequences to the Author and the Publisher if this becomes a more widely spread practice?

06-05-2015, 08:14 AM	#12
TheWho Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2015 Device: Kindle	Don't you think it is nice to read a paper book again? I have to use an eReader because of my long business travels, however back at home I always take the paper book, it is different, the smell the look, the handling! Don't you think? I kinda like it a lot

06-05-2015, 12:02 PM	#14
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	I currently read exclusively on paper for pleasure. Used paper books are cheaper than overpriced ebooks and paper is generally easier on the eye. Also I find I get more of a sense of having read and finished a book on paper. E-ink is more disposable. Hard to explain.

06-05-2015, 12:18 PM	#15
kalwisti Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 262454 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Texas Device: Nook Glowlight	This discussion reminds me of a humorous piece which circulated around Usenet listservs in the late 1990s: "B.O.O.K. (TM): Built-in Orderly Organized Knowledge Device." The B.O.O.K. was touted as a technological breakthrough with amazing features such as the storage capacity of a CD-ROM, special Opaque Paper Technology which allowed both sides of a paper sheet to be used (thereby doubling the information density), and complete portability with no crashes or reboots needed. It was harder to find than I expected, but it's reproduced here (with a nice historical footnote): http://cool.conservation-us.org/byor.../an21-807.html Cartier, Marielle. "Built-in Orderly Organized Knowledge Device." Abbey Newsletter, vol. 21, no. 8 (1997). I've just revealed my geezerness by mentioning this, so I'll head back to my rocking chair for a little nap.

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