LolaRennt Wrote:I'll admit that I do read books while taking baths and would not want to risk dropping an iPod or whatever device in the tub and ruining said device. So you won't convert me to eBooks. But I am curious about their appeal.
On the Kindle forums, people have named several waterproof bags that make the Kindle safe for bathtubs, beaches, boats, whatever.
RobinR Wrote:On the Kindle forums, people have named several waterproof bags that make the Kindle safe for bathtubs, beaches, boats, whatever.
There is nothing like a good book--warm and friendly, always there.
E-books are Satan's work.
(Oh yeah-B&N is now pushing "The Nook"--a device that leaves Kindle in the dust. Sob. Gang, when my store closes and I can't pay the rent, can I rent a room from someone? I promise not to have any rowdy cohorts over, and I'll only smoke outside. Really.)
Al Meyer Wrote:I have a hosting reseller business. I will give you some web space to let uou open your web online store
I hear Brazil is nice too, Al...
Instead of cursing and trying to hinder progress, try adapting.
A lot of people prefer books in dead-tree format, but lots of people seem to be converting and realizing that a book is not defined by it's phyical appearance but rather it's content, it's soul.
I have a bookstore 50m from my place where I go frequently. I only buy dead tree books for friends since I have gone digital years ago. The guy knows his stuff and has events where he invites people for readings, signations and other things - I'm sure a lot of the people showing up there are not only his customers. But invite an author and even a die-hard eBook reading fan will buy an old school book only to have it signed by his favorit author.
Mom and pop stores died because of supermarkets ... but smart moms and pops managed to adapt and think ahead and keep going instead of just throwing their hands up in the air and complaining.
A lot of people prefer books in dead-tree format, but lots of people seem to be converting and realizing that a book is not defined by it's phyical appearance but rather it's content, it's soul.
I have a bookstore 50m from my place where I go frequently. I only buy dead tree books for friends since I have gone digital years ago. The guy knows his stuff and has events where he invites people for readings, signations and other things - I'm sure a lot of the people showing up there are not only his customers. But invite an author and even a die-hard eBook reading fan will buy an old school book only to have it signed by his favorit author.
Mom and pop stores died because of supermarkets ... but smart moms and pops managed to adapt and think ahead and keep going instead of just throwing their hands up in the air and complaining.
mores Wrote:Instead of cursing and trying to hinder progress, try adapting.
A lot of people prefer books in dead-tree format, but lots of people seem to be converting and realizing that a book is not defined by it's phyical appearance but rather it's content, it's soul.
I have a bookstore 50m from my place where I go frequently. I only buy dead tree books for friends since I have gone digital years ago. The guy knows his stuff and has events where he invites people for readings, signations and other things - I'm sure a lot of the people showing up there are not only his customers. But invite an author and even a die-hard eBook reading fan will buy an old school book only to have it signed by his favorit author.
Mom and pop stores died because of supermarkets ... but smart moms and pops managed to adapt and think ahead and keep going instead of just throwing their hands up in the air and complaining.
"Hinder progress"? Never my style, mores. But I must confide, I do not like your tone.
You are doing just that, Mike. By calling eBooks "satan's work", and I think you posted a comment or two on other threads appealing to the "soul" of a book vs. "soulless" eBooks.
You sound like a (broken) record complaining about the lack of quality in the oh-so-evil CD, lack of fidelity ... when in reality it's just a question of medium, not content.
Not sure what you find offensive in my tone, though. I didn't mean to offend you personally.
You sound like a (broken) record complaining about the lack of quality in the oh-so-evil CD, lack of fidelity ... when in reality it's just a question of medium, not content.
Not sure what you find offensive in my tone, though. I didn't mean to offend you personally.
mores Wrote:You are doing just that, Mike. By calling eBooks "satan's work", and I think you posted a comment or two on other threads appealing to the "soul" of a book vs. "soulless" eBooks.
You sound like a (broken) record complaining about the lack of quality in the oh-so-evil CD, lack of fidelity ... when in reality it's just a question of medium, not content.
Not sure what you find offensive in my tone, though. I didn't mean to offend you personally.
I'm not awake yet, mores. Partied late last night with fellow Yankees fans.
But yes, e-books are indeed Satan's work. I was talking with him last Wednesday night. Satan wants print books gone. His thought is, The Bible in =print= has power. As electrons, not so much. What can I tell you? That's what he told me.
I like CDs as a format, mores. You're maybe confusing me with someone else.
"I do not like your tone," was riffing. Your tone is fine.
Mike, when your B&N goes under due to e-books taking over all you have to do is ask that fan-loving Yankees franchise if they will help you pay your rent. I'm sure Steinbrenner or Jeter or A-Rod won't mind giving up some of their "hard earned" money for a fan, right? Right? Hello? Hello?
Major K
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