Are Books Dated Now?
Discussion
Hi.
First off, I like the name (What the Dickens?) and it is a shame that I couldn't have thought of a better thread title but anyway..
Is the book as a whole, on it's last chapter? I think sadly over the last couple of years the Internet, Kindle, Nintendo DS many other forms of technology have made the book abit of a niche old sector to fill. Magazines are going the same way aswell.
I may only be 17, but I used to love getting a new book and try and keep it immaculate for the longest time, and to smell the new pages. I have read many books over the years in school but even away from school I used to love sitting and reading a good book/novel on the plane and/or bedroom.
I was thinking, the last book I actually went out to buy was 'Steven Fry In America' and that was about four years ago and due to many things I have never read it cover to cover, and I have started it about three times now.
I also very rarely buy a car magazine now as it is so easy to find things on the sites like this and all magazines have a website or even Youtube channel. I still buy them, but only really for the stunning pictures.
How long before the book gets out-dated (if it hasn't already)?
First off, I like the name (What the Dickens?) and it is a shame that I couldn't have thought of a better thread title but anyway..
Is the book as a whole, on it's last chapter? I think sadly over the last couple of years the Internet, Kindle, Nintendo DS many other forms of technology have made the book abit of a niche old sector to fill. Magazines are going the same way aswell.
I may only be 17, but I used to love getting a new book and try and keep it immaculate for the longest time, and to smell the new pages. I have read many books over the years in school but even away from school I used to love sitting and reading a good book/novel on the plane and/or bedroom.
I was thinking, the last book I actually went out to buy was 'Steven Fry In America' and that was about four years ago and due to many things I have never read it cover to cover, and I have started it about three times now.
I also very rarely buy a car magazine now as it is so easy to find things on the sites like this and all magazines have a website or even Youtube channel. I still buy them, but only really for the stunning pictures.
How long before the book gets out-dated (if it hasn't already)?
I love reading a book and dont plan on getting a Kindle. I like to browse charity shops and car boots for old books that I may want and I think that it is nice to have a bookcase full of books that you can just go through and browse when you want to. I can see the appeal of having a kindle such as easy to carry around and the space that books take up but I dont want to read off a screen, I want the whole package that comes with a book and the front images and blurb of what other books the author has written or what other authors think about it (I'm a bit like that with CD's too as I dont download albums). Also I like to read in the swimming pool or on the beach on holiday and I would be worried I would get it ruined and damage it.
However I very rarely buy books brand new as they are expensive so I wait for them to be secondhand,
However I very rarely buy books brand new as they are expensive so I wait for them to be secondhand,
I have kindle now, and as of now am reading a book (from library). I miss the kindle as it just much more easy to read when in bed. Plus the instant download-no-waiting-for-it-to-arrive. I do however miss the covers when picking up, and I miss filling shelves full of books as, lets face it, its a good look.
I suspect I will be 95% kindle/e-reader , 5% books in the future and I would think that say in 40 years that will be the norm.
Still enjoy magazines to a point, but again get most of my content via the web/flipBoard. Hate reading books on a computer or tablet though.
I suspect I will be 95% kindle/e-reader , 5% books in the future and I would think that say in 40 years that will be the norm.
Still enjoy magazines to a point, but again get most of my content via the web/flipBoard. Hate reading books on a computer or tablet though.
Edited by bosshog on Tuesday 10th July 08:19
Maybe, but I think that's so far in the future we'll all have hover boots and jet cars.
I have a kindle and use the apps on ipad, mac and PC - love it, I still like to handle the real think though. There are plenty who wouldn't consider an electronic reader for whatever reason so books will be with us for a while yet, I reckon.
I have a kindle and use the apps on ipad, mac and PC - love it, I still like to handle the real think though. There are plenty who wouldn't consider an electronic reader for whatever reason so books will be with us for a while yet, I reckon.
Much as I love my Kindle (and it took me a long time to convince myself that I wanted one - and then it was only for 'holidays' so I could travel lighter!), I love books!
I'm still buying in both formats, although as I find a new author I am starting them on Kindle rather than in paperback (I get obessive & buy all of them!) as I'm running out of room in the Library/Study!
Kindle is perfect for reading in bed, lighter to carry on the train/plane/on holiday etc, but as another poster has said, I miss the smell, the feel, the covers of books. I pick up a book and it is like an old friend, I remember where I last read it and memories come flooding back (and otfetn the smell of sun tan lotion from where I have rested it on my knee!) I doubt I will et that with a Kindle.
I'm still buying in both formats, although as I find a new author I am starting them on Kindle rather than in paperback (I get obessive & buy all of them!) as I'm running out of room in the Library/Study!
Kindle is perfect for reading in bed, lighter to carry on the train/plane/on holiday etc, but as another poster has said, I miss the smell, the feel, the covers of books. I pick up a book and it is like an old friend, I remember where I last read it and memories come flooding back (and otfetn the smell of sun tan lotion from where I have rested it on my knee!) I doubt I will et that with a Kindle.
I don't own a Kindle and don't wish to.Over the years I've read many books,some I've taken things from,some I've forgotten,some have changed my life in small ways and others changed my opinion.All wrapped up in an individual cover.I've found some Sci-fi also has very good original artwork on the cover which I've found can enhance the story.I had until 8 years ago nearly two rooms full of books and when I looked at the cover I could remember the essence of each one.They're all pointers to a time and place in my life,a good experience.
Except for A History of Western Philosophy by B Russell,which I found indecipherable,but still wouldn't wish it to be kindled.A book has soul,Kindles do not.
Except for A History of Western Philosophy by B Russell,which I found indecipherable,but still wouldn't wish it to be kindled.A book has soul,Kindles do not.
I was using Microsoft Reader on my Windows phones long before the Kindle was a twinkle in Amazon's business case. Many folks who now have Kindles forget they scoffed at me for having books on my phone! 
However I have over 2000 books at home and I am continually adding to them, so no, for me, books will never date.
Trace
However I have over 2000 books at home and I am continually adding to them, so no, for me, books will never date.
Trace
I buy books, I like the feel of them in my hand. I like being able to flick through the pages, back a couple of chapters to recap a small detail I dismissed. I like remembering where I was when I read that book sitting there on the shelf. I like when I'm finished with a book, I can lend it to someone else or a book on a shelf can be a conversation starter.
Does a Kindle do any of that? Not so much.
Does a Kindle do any of that? Not so much.
I don't think books can date really, I'm another lover of reading and a kindle really doesn't appeal to me. I enjoy building up my collection of books, being able to lend them to other people, and just the experience of buying a new book.
I can't see books being replaced for educational purposes either, imagine the frenzy if school children did their reading hour on a kindle or ipad!
I can't see books being replaced for educational purposes either, imagine the frenzy if school children did their reading hour on a kindle or ipad!
Yup! iPads are nothing new in schools.
In Florida they gave each student an Apple MacBook Air to do the studies and work. It was to reduce back-pain on students so they didn't have to carry large textbooks. It was a good idea in theory, but I found it strange e-mailing my teacher my homework.
...but we always had a 'Summer Reading Project' to do so we didn't eliminate books completely.
In Florida they gave each student an Apple MacBook Air to do the studies and work. It was to reduce back-pain on students so they didn't have to carry large textbooks. It was a good idea in theory, but I found it strange e-mailing my teacher my homework.
...but we always had a 'Summer Reading Project' to do so we didn't eliminate books completely.
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