What can e-books give readers that a regular book can't? What's the future of the e-book? The AIGA Journal of Design takes a look.
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As excited as I am about new technology and all it has to offer, I had a hard time mustering enthusiasm for an electronic book. Perhaps my reticence had to do with the clunky e-books I had seen to date, some nothing more than a scanned print book, with little or no interactivity. And call me old fashioned, but I really love the sensation of flipping through the pages of a printed book. An afternoon spent at Powell’s Books (a great independent bookstore in Portland) is one of my favorite pastimes. “Flipping” through an e-book equated to tapping arrow keys on the computer. My first reaction was disappointment, but then I started to rethink the possibilities. What else could the “e” in e-book stand for besides electronic?
An expandable book—with the addition of links and other media.
An educational book—encouraging learning through interactivity.
An economical book—costing nothing to print and publish.
An environmental book—no paper, no waste.
An ear-friendly book—one that could be heard by the vision impaired, thanks to Read Out Loud software capabilities.
An exciting book—not only fun to create, but enjoyable to read and experience.
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