Are Books Disappearing?

moi_papillon · Post by **moi_papillon** » 19 Apr 2012, 02:39

It's impossible, book were, are and always will be

Asherat by the Sea · Post by **Asherat by the Sea** » 19 Apr 2012, 16:37

The main reason I decided to buy my Kindle was due to the lesser expense of books, which, as we all know, can get a bit pricey if you're reading 10 or so a month. But after thinking about it and considering the impact of paper books, I realized that Ebooks are really genius. No more paper, plastic packaging, shipping, binding and other manufacturing which is not positive for the environment. It really made sense for me in the long run.

Having said all that though, sometimes, a reader simply wants the real feel of paper in their hands. For that reason alone, I don't think paper books will ever disappear completely.

raymcwilliams · Post by **raymcwilliams** » 07 May 2012, 05:03

It s correct because of new technology our old books all disappearing.We have to follow according to the technology improves but don't forget to using the books

superb8effect · Post by **superb8effect** » 11 Jan 2013, 01:20

I don't think paper book will be vanished. There are still segments who is still loyal to reading from paper. It is much comfortable to read in paper to your eyes. Thus, it is better for your eye's health.

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goldengate · Post by **goldengate** » 11 Jan 2013, 04:28

I want to add another two cents worth here... I do not feel that books will disappear. Large publisher's may disappear but I feel there will always be a place for smaller presses - those that print fine bound and special editions. Most folks may get their reading materials on a tablet but some will always want the feel of books. Many will still want libraries and to collect books. That being said... printed books would then become more expensive. As it is, I have often spent $45 - $75 on fine bound or signed books for my library (and have spent lots more...). I think people will always want books and folks find ways to get what they want. The following stastics probably explains why 70% of books published today lose money.

Total percentage of american adults who can’t understand the labels on their prescriptions 46%

Total percent of young people who claim they read more than 10 books a year 56%

Total percentage of U.S. adults who are unable to read an 8th grade level book 50%

Total amount of words read annually by a person who reads 15 minutes a day 1 million

Total percent of U.S. high school graduates who will never read a book after high school 33%

Total percentage of college students who will never read another book after they graduate 42%

Total percentage of U.S. families who did not buy a book this year 80%

Total percentage of adults that have not been in a book store in the past 5 years 70%

Total percentage of books started that aren’t read to completion 57%

Total percent of U.S. students that are dyslexic 15%

Total number of U.S. inmates that are literate 15%

Fran · Post by **Fran** » 11 Jan 2013, 05:47

@goldengate
Fascinating stats .... that last one is really, really sad.

goldengate · Post by **goldengate** » 11 Jan 2013, 16:59

I know... I find them to be stunning. There are also stats about how many books printed in a year are profitable - very few... I will try to find those and post them. That may be why books will become more scarce - not disappear, mind you...

Bighuey · Post by **Bighuey** » 12 Jan 2013, 09:54

I heard on the news today that they are opening up a library in Texas that will only have computer service and loan out books on e readers. No paper books at all. They claim that system will save them a lot of money. Thats probably just the start, Ill bet in another 25 years paper will be obsolete.

goldengate · Post by **goldengate** » 12 Jan 2013, 14:39

Here is an interesting article on the Huffington Post about the future of the book publishing industry. It seems to be well considered... check it out: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-b-th ... 01182.html

Bighuey · Post by **Bighuey** » 12 Jan 2013, 19:49

That sounds like where the future of books is going, thats for sure.

ralfy · Post by **ralfy** » 13 Jan 2013, 06:27

With 60 pct of the world's population earning only around $2 a day and lacking one or more basic needs, probably not due to demand for such. If they do disappear, though, it will be because of a combination of global economic collapse, a resource crunch, and the long-term effects of global warming coupled with environmental damage.

poosurdaddy · Post by **poosurdaddy** » 16 Jan 2013, 18:04

Ebooks are just another step in info evolution. I don't see their presence as a loss, but an opportunity to access more reading material faster for less. Of course, the authors may see less profit per copy--but that will probably be offset by an increase in numbers sold.

twinkleshine · Post by **twinkleshine** » 18 Jan 2013, 18:40

I'm sure they're on the way out but I hate to see them go.

asmaahsan · Post by **asmaahsan** » 19 Jan 2013, 00:34

SilentWords wrote:With the Amazon Kindle and Sony Readers becoming more and more popular, the realization that printed books will become non-existent is becoming more palatable. You can buy a book on Kindle for $10 in some cases, whereas you'd have to spend at least $25 for a book in print... the prices of the Kindles will drop, and people will start to buy them more, and pretty soon people will start to sell pirated copies for free. Authors will get paid less, and pretty soon, they won't want to write anymore... their printed works will be replaced with free downloadable versions and cheaper copies.

That's just my opinion... what are yours?

The book you can hold in your hand has the human touch. It might become less because reading in general has become less as we don't have that much time anymore to sit and enjoy a book anymore.

E-books are making many people read books who don't read much due to lack of time so,they find it easy to read on a tablet or online through their phones and stuff. The avid reader who loves reading will always read a book in the flesh.

Also,movies these days that are based on books also help market the paperbacks and hard cover editions of the original book the movie was an adaptation of in new printed editions that become collectors editions.

I doubt that books in the physical sense will ever really go out of style.

poosurdaddy · Post by **poosurdaddy** » 19 Jan 2013, 06:33

With technology advancing at lightning speed, it's very difficult to predict the future of books,ie, info. I would imagine wisdom dictates actual hard copies of books be kept in print and carefully stored in the event of disaster such as a total loss of satellite function and electrical grids.