Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Technology Killed the Library Book
I've heard about the Kindle. Have you guys? Apparently, there is a new version out. Here's a story. Why would someone want to read a book on a tiny computer screen? Some of my most relaxing moments have happened sitting in a lounge chair with stacks and stacks of library books around me, while a nice ocean breeze ruffled the pages. Never in this moment have I had to worry about sand in my Kindle. What the fuck, people? I love technology. I'm not a person that thinks technology is only for young people. I also don't think it will destroy us all. It can be really cool and convenient; however, it can also take things away from us. You never know what you will find in a library book. I love it when someone has actually written little notes throughout the book. I borrowed a book from Sukie awhile back, and she had underlined some of her favorite passages. It made me pay attention to those passages and ask her about them later. It sparked a nice conversation on the way to work. This would NOT have happened with the Kindle. I'm hoping that this new technology will die along with the PedEgg and the Kinoki detox foot pads. Eww.
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7 comments:
Wait a second there....
As the Kindle will never replace "book" books it does have its plus sides. I know someone who owns one because they travel constantly, and seriously if you're a speed reader packing four books in a suitcase for a two week trip takes up a lot more space than a Kindle. Also, you get the book RIGHT AWAY, along with newspapers and blogs. Plus I think the one that Sony makes comes with 50 free classics like Pride and Prejudice and Moby Dick and stuff, so it's an excuse.
I think they're over priced but then again I thought this same way about iPods and now they're a fad.
My friend, if I can see reading books take off and be as hip on the Kindle as listening to emo cutter music on an iPod is in my lifetime, I'll be satisfied.
Personally I wont buy one but then i dont have an iPod either.
I totally see your view. There is something extremely satisfying that comes from reading a BOOK.
You know, the texture of the page, the smell, the weight of a huge hardback or the fragility of a tiny paper back. All of that adds to the whole reading experience.
I don't know what type of people read kindle-style, but I cannot imaging that they enjoy the whole process of reading in the first place to take it to such a level.
Sometimes new is not improved.
Interesting take on the Kindle direct from Mr. Bitchford. He seems to think that the Kindle's popularity could be driven by a space issue. He used Japan as an example. His theory is that there won't be enough space for books in some people's homes/apartments. The Kindle would help these people have access to more literature. Hmm...
I can't imagine worrying that the battery in my book might run down! It certainly has its place, I suppose. But much like I have never felt like I truly owned music unless I could touch it on vinyl, I wouldn't feel like I had fully experienced a book that I hadn't ruffled through, thrown in the sand, spilled coffee on, dropped in the tub, etc.
I do own a knock off ipod, but I loaded 100 songs on it three years ago and throw it on when I work out; that's about it.
Mr. B has an interesting take.
Just imagine, trying to read kindle in the bathtub. One lazy slip and its over.
I think the major publishers will push for the end of books, but it'll take time. It'll be a sorry replacement for the experience of an actual book. A sad time in history. But I don't know if it'll ever fully replace books... anytime in our lives.
Small time authors who can't land a gig with a major publisher may find it possible to sell their books online through digital book stores like this. In that regard, it's a positive thing.
If the digital push keeps going forward, I think there needs to be a standard for the data format so that books can be read across numerous devices. The Kindle is behind the times. The screen isn't even color. How cheesy can an overpriced device be?
You can already download books onto an iPhone and iPod, plus do a million other things on both of them. Amazon needs to fire their CEO for pushing such a cheesenut device.
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