Comments on: Digital Books: Digital FAIL?

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By: ek6891

ek6891 — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:27:19 +0000

I haven’t considered changing over to ebooks yet, because I need to be able to make notes on most of the books that I buy. Until they have the ’student/academic’ version of the readers, it’s just not a worthwhile investment for someone like me.

By: Philip Davis

Philip Davis — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:58:15 +0000

As a printer of books, I’m very interested in the evolution of ebooks and how they will impact book printing. I’ve often thought that once the technology was more available, the shift would begin in earnest. But Reto makes a very good point and that point is that shift won’t occur until a critical mass of people adopt the new technology, or rather, the new reading habit of picking up an electronic device to read a book.

I’m now going to recommend to all our authors to include an ebook with every hardcopy they sell. You may think this odd if I make money printing books, but we print short-runs, say 100 to 1,000 copies and I think as the market evolves, we will see the print runs come down. I also believe strongly in the need for a tangible book to carry with you as you are out promoting your book so this new technology does not worry me. Not yet anyway.

By: Lisa M

Lisa M — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:56:37 +0000

I’m so glad you posted this very detailed and accurate analysis. I admit part of me was ready to jump onto the ebook bandwagon–perusing Amazon this morning and debating whether or not to get the Kindle 2.

Anyhow, me and my mother and sister are always trading books. And, although I probably read 20 to 30 books a year, I just can’t justify plunking down $359 in this shaky economy with such a flaky (if at all) warranty. As you mention, it still isn’t cost effective.

Just this weekend I was talking with some other people here in the Silicon Valley, mostly guys, engineers and they thought I was crazy for even considering buying a Kindle.

I also want to see the Kindle first, before buying. Can’t go into Best Buy and preview it or anything.

Excellent post