It would be a shame if the Kindle actually took over book production. The physicality of a book is beautiful. It also makes riding the bus much more interesting- viewing other people's titles. The Kindle makes books generic, standardized, (post)postmodern..not to mention boring. Just another screen to stare at. Please don't buy one.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
A few of my favorite things, Day 243
It would be a shame if the Kindle actually took over book production. The physicality of a book is beautiful. It also makes riding the bus much more interesting- viewing other people's titles. The Kindle makes books generic, standardized, (post)postmodern..not to mention boring. Just another screen to stare at. Please don't buy one.
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I agree! I like the tactile sensation of reading a book. Opening a new book is exciting--like a gift, or a present. It has that new smell. An old book has a different smell, and often interesting pictures, different type, and maybe even end pages. I can't read much on my iPhone and I don't plan to.
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