Are Books Disappearing?
-
- Posts: 1
- Joined: 13 Oct 2009, 10:46
- Bookshelf Size: 0
Are Books Disappearing?
That's just my opinion... what are yours?
- Bowlie
- Posts: 297
- Joined: 23 Jul 2009, 16:15
- Bookshelf Size: 0
-
- Posts: 4
- Joined: 13 Oct 2009, 15:25
- Bookshelf Size: 0
In my oppinion it would be a great loss to substitute a real book with a computer version..
But if it does happen.. I don't think writers would write as much.. if I was a writer I would be disapointed if the book only exsisted on a computer...
-
- Posts: 23
- Joined: 13 Oct 2009, 10:14
- Bookshelf Size: 0
Hm, if I understand you right you're saying that authors will start disappearing due to the fact that they're not getting paid as much?SilentWords wrote: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.
Interesting, but I don't think it'll happen unless people stop wanting to buy books. Because assume the demand stays the same (or increases) there won't be enough supply to meet demand, therefore prices will increase and authors who were just in it for the money will flock back.
One must also keep in mind some authors just write because they enjoy doing it, and not just for the money.
As Bowlie pointed out, one of the reasons they may be cheaper is that the materials are not used so the author's cut may not be effected.
And also I'm one of those people who prefer a paper book, like Wille said. So there are most likely a decent amount of people loyal to the good ole fashion books with spines .
- The Mythwriter
- Posts: 206
- Joined: 10 Aug 2009, 12:04
- Bookshelf Size: 0
Now, there can be no debate they will get quite affordable in the next few years, these things always do... at least, they should. As much as they want money, the economical thing is to of course sell them as cheap as possible so more people buy.
All the same, I'll probably never own one, simply because I'm stubborn as anything, love old books (especially leatherbounds, when I can find them) and finally, because I won't touch one until some issues have been rectified. This was posted a little while back, you will doubtless find it interesting.
http://forums.onlinebookclub.org/viewtopic.php?t=4228
-
- Posts: 258
- Joined: 03 Oct 2009, 10:50
- Bookshelf Size: 0
- Fran
- Posts: 28072
- Joined: 10 Aug 2009, 12:46
- Favorite Book: Anna Karenina
- Currently Reading: Hide and Seek
- Bookshelf Size: 1208
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-fran.html
- Reading Device: B00I15SB16
- cameron333
- Posts: 29
- Joined: 29 Sep 2009, 21:26
- Bookshelf Size: 0
-
- Posts: 49
- Joined: 11 Jan 2009, 16:23
- Bookshelf Size: 0
That's true, but if authors don't get paid, we're not going to see their work. They'll either starve or they'll have to get a real job--either way, they won't be writing much. Everyone should read "The Great Automatic Grammatizer" by Roald Dahl. It's the first story in The Umbrella Man. It has a little bit to do with this discussion.Classical is Classy wrote:One must also keep in mind some authors just write because they enjoy doing it, and not just for the money.
-
- Posts: 23
- Joined: 13 Oct 2009, 10:14
- Bookshelf Size: 0
Aye, if they don't get paid It'll most likely be more rare. But not disappeared totally. In the past they weren't paid (or paid much) and we still have classical works from before the printing press. I still think the chances of them not getting paid is very slim due to supply and demand though.SoggyPeanutPatrol wrote:That's true, but if authors don't get paid, we're not going to see their work. They'll either starve or they'll have to get a real job--either way, they won't be writing much. Everyone should read "The Great Automatic Grammatizer" by Roald Dahl. It's the first story in The Umbrella Man. It has a little bit to do with this discussion.Classical is Classy wrote:One must also keep in mind some authors just write because they enjoy doing it, and not just for the money.
- Bowlie
- Posts: 297
- Joined: 23 Jul 2009, 16:15
- Bookshelf Size: 0
I know the RIAA complains a lot about music being stolen, but I actually think that I buy more music now than I did back in the day where I could make a tape from someone's music. I think what's changed is that people demand more quality music from artists and will only buy the songs they like rather than buy the whole album if it's not up to standard. I think the same possibility exists with books. Digital copies will make easier access for writers, but I think quality of writing will have to be there for people to buy it.
- Fran
- Posts: 28072
- Joined: 10 Aug 2009, 12:46
- Favorite Book: Anna Karenina
- Currently Reading: Hide and Seek
- Bookshelf Size: 1208
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-fran.html
- Reading Device: B00I15SB16
-
- Posts: 12
- Joined: 01 Sep 2009, 13:01
- Bookshelf Size: 0
-
- Posts: 1
- Joined: 05 Oct 2009, 19:53
- Bookshelf Size: 0