Why physical books still outsell e-books | CNBC Reports

[@keybraker]

1:15 smoothest transition I have seen in a long time.

[@carinacorrea1976]

I SWEAR to you that before reading your comment, I've watched this transition like 3 or 4 times thinking about the same! 😊

[@justinmerpaw1234]

😲 WHOA

[@ashhh2529]

Awesome

[@tbp33911]

Legit

[@jcortese3300]

Caught my eye too. I wonder if they didn't help it along with a subtle morph?

[@shashibhushan2418]

Reading a physical book has a different feel and experience altogether. And you can decorate your bookshelves as well.

[@RahulKumar-ng2gh]

And doodle something special, more importantly the whiff of old books is addictive

[@j.fragoso7451]

Yeah, plus your eyes don't start to burn when you read the physical book for a couple of hours.

[@fan8706]

Unpopular opinion but I don't understand why ereaders haven't taken over. My theory is people who read are a different more traditional demographic.

[@dennisp8520]

I like and prefer e-books especially if they are large text books for school. However, physical books are nice because I don't have to worry about a service going down

[@kbhasi]

@@fan8706 For me, I find that certain kinds of books don't translate well to digital, and so, I'm working on a solution to that, but I'm still just collecting ideas for it, and it'll only ever become a real product in the distant future.

[@boink8653]

Books on a bookshelf are like trophies and treasures.

[@randlepmcmurphy6117]

@Fareen Mohamed brilliant comment. 👍

[@Romancefantasy]

Or just more junk you have to get rid of when you move.

[@boink8653]

@@randlepmcmurphy6117 thanks man!

[@CraigUntlNytTym]

You are completely right, I'm probably too proud of my book shelves...

[@boink8653]

@@CraigUntlNytTym although I have a small collection, I am the same. And have a collection of e-books just doesn't give the same feeling to me

[@MaxxSeemov]

Two things you can't beat about real books: 1. The smell of a newly opened book from the bookshop. 2. The smell of a decade old book from a bookshelf.

[@bintzubair]

And the visit to a bookshop or library

[@neurofunkx]

ahh, the smell of dead wood, a person of culture as well

[@Matheus_Braz]

And the space they take up

[@zbigniewbrzezinski8869]

Genepool And the microorganisms invading the old paper !

[@nossasenhoradoo871]

"1. The smell of a newly opened book from the bookshop. 2. The smell of a decade old book from a bookshelf." Tearing pages out and sending to politicians?

[@heyymorgan]

Honestly with E-books it feels like you don’t even really own the book, you’re just purchasing access to a file I guess. Physical books feel so much more personal and tangible.

[@crlruano]

Haylie Roberts if you can’t sell it you don’t own it! Completely agree with you

[@turtleanton6539]

Yup

[@MyCheeseMonster]

you actually don't own your e-book! when you buy one you're actually buying a license to the book, and it can be revoked if the seller decides to, as well as denying you the right to copy it or convert it to a format that can be read on a different device

[@RondelayAOK]

good point

[@silentassassin5374]

In feel the same

[@exiledknight3961]

They out sell them because most people dont pay for ebooks, they just pirate them for free.

[@rivermay109]

That's true. There is also an issue of consumerism, wanting to own a physical book simply bc it looks good or it holds a nostalgic feel.

[@akilegna1255]

Exactly or there is just free pdf’s on google

[@dankhnw8]

Like me 👀

[@forestnraindeers3690]

Lol yeah

[@kywnn]

hell yeah, I have saved like 200+ dollars that way lol

[@chikachika1058]

I'm able read much faster in a physical book than in an e book. Also my eyes get strained while reading en e book.

[@campkira]

well book business is dying... I living in Japan and I can tell it is dying... Guess that what amazon are for.... wait they still selling book right?

[@dracovirals7705]

I agree

[@Redorgreenful]

Exactly! Having the physical copy makes the information more tangible and you have a clear marker of your progress!

[@yengsabio5315]

I love the smell of old books! It's like travelling back in time!

[@druidobianco9734]

Chika Chika ever tried eink? Or just phones and tablets?

[@thisistotallyfine]

Tablets can be a huge distraction when reading ebooks. Next thing you know you're on KZbin for 3 hours.

[@lambo-ca]

greentealatte 😅😅😅 Exactly

[@druidobianco9734]

That’s one if the advantages of an ereader. Just buy a kindle or kobo

[@hyouzanren1846]

100% true! 😅😅😅

[@hiccup7631]

Is that how you landed here? 😂

[@johnandrewsenorin3928]

True.

[@idraote]

E-readers are for books you know you're going to read once. And they are so practical and convenient. Paper is for book you want to keep, to rearead, to cherish. You don't want them just in the cloud.

[@himavamsheed6560]

Very true my friend.

[@krishafyme]

Ya sometimes I buy a book which I had already read on eBook so that I can see it and open it I cherish it in my library

[@SteampunkPhoenix]

I feel like I'm alone on this because I love looking at all my media on my multiple hard drives

[@geert574]

That's pretty funny as paper degrades and already looks like shit 10 years later. Digital always stays same

[@XandriaRavenheart]

YES. This is me.

[@SnazzyButterfly]

Let's be honest, people read physical books because of the page smell.

[@ollendiek.3569]

Aye so true! When me and my wife started courting this was one of our many realised similarities. We would go to the local library and sniff all the books........joking. But you can't beat the smell of a good book!

[@t.y.6640]

😂

[@9darshana]

Exactly!! We love it!

[@HomeTeacherDotIN]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@MohamedHassan-xe7oe]

SpinningFrigg I have a kindle and I miss smelling those fresh new pages.

[@elvibora3965]

If im online, i might as well go to KZbin or Netflix than read ebooks. Still prefer physical books all the way! Also reading physical books gives me less eye strain.

[@MrMundo3d]

You can buy those glasses, that block blue light, I have the same issue, since then I can read for hours with no strain,

[@cl759]

If the eye strain is your only issue reverse the colour of the display ffs.

[@moonbook12]

El Vibora or watch booktube

[@kbhasi]

Yeah, I do that too on my phone and tablet, and only read on my e-reader, which rather than being a typical 6 inch e-reader, is a 10.3 inch digital notebook (Likebook Mimas), but is one that can run Android tablet apps, so I get access to lots of e-books I can purchase or borrow, while still respecting the DRM systems of the respective services, whereas a dedicated digital notebook like a Remarkable or Supernote will only load e-books that don't have DRM, from what I know. As such, I end up reading comic books and graphic novels that are normally in colour, in greyscale, so for example, both the Wolfie Monster and Mr Wolf's Class series don't look as beautiful to me on greyscale e-paper as as they do on tablets and in their respective print editions.

[@Farascade20]

Same

[@janp3331]

Personally, I read physical books to give my eyes a break from electronics.

[@bluerectangle5794]

If you buy a Kindle e-reader, it doesn’t feel like a screen at all, it feels like printed text. Another benefit is the backlight and the less weight. And for titles like Infinite Jest the X-Ray feature is pretty useful to keep track of all the characters. Even the built in dictionary is a big plus. I mean I can go on and on about a Kindle‘a features

[@mindimoom9142]

Blue Rectangle yes, and I love that you can highlight interesting quotes and have them stored in a separate file. Very handy. The dictionary is brilliant.

[@nicholashayes5773]

Exactly. If I wanted to stare at a screen I'd watch a movie. I read physical books to give myself a break from looking at screens all the time.

[@e3Gewinnt]

@@bluerectangle5794 You should claim that as product placement, or do not call the product name.

[@e3Gewinnt]

@Hermano Antonio I am chill, I am sooooooooo chilled.

[@holaburger6075]

To be honest I prefer physical mainly because I already spend an unhealthy amount of time staring at my phone and computer screen so reading digital would completely ruin my eyesight.

[@joemann7971]

e-readers are a good option, but most people arent willing to make such an investment. if you read a lot, it usually is. if you dont, its not worth it.

[@angelxxsin]

@@joemann7971 This... people who read a LOT prefer an e-reader. More casual readers prefer physical books. What usually happens is a reader will buy the print version of an e-book they loved, thus ensuring that their personal library is a true reflection of their reading tastes.

[@angelxxsin]

@Aleksandra Filipović Fair enough. I think you might be an exception though. Most people don't have the money to buy so many print books per year and risk not being able to finish some or disliking others. Though I suppose there's always the library.

[@Hadrian1616]

When your brain sees a screen it wants to surf, not concentrate.

Me too. I make a point of going to bed with a real book.

[@KS-cl8br]

I can read for hours in a book but much less online because my eyes get tired

[@makhadvirtualibnurajab1583]

Buy kindle

[@e3Gewinnt]

@@makhadvirtualibnurajab1583 Jesus is a product placement army in this comment section?

[@totoro2604]

You should get a kindle!

[@e3Gewinnt]

@@totoro2604 ^^

[@e3Gewinnt]

@Hermano Antonio so you are a bot or what? go to ama***? Do you have a brain? I am chilled. How it`s about the workers in amazon? Worst working conditions ever.

[@ricya1982]

“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” ― Marcus Tullius Cicero

[@ricya1982]

Bumble Beast still applies to you. Get some books 📚 You don’t have to read them, but it makes u appear smarter than you are. They’re cheap at Goodwill.

[@ricya1982]

@@BeFourCM in this day and age, being fake works best and being smart and improving yourself will be met with mockery. #SarcasticButTrue

[@windywendi]

If he had electronic books back then he would have said otherwise.

[@EeliusAstaroth]

Oooh this one hit deep~ thanks for sharing

[@nihadelekberzadeh318]

Bruh, this is way to cringe in this context

[@TomorrowWeLive]

I buy ebooks when I just want a quick read, but I always buy a physical book if it's one I want to keep/re-read.

[@curfimo9793]

and take notes

[@RattaBagatta]

same here

[@Tiffs-bookshelf]

Same with me. If I don’t care if I want the book in person and it’s cheaper I’ll buy ebook. But I like paper books for their shelf appeal and their art work

[@tonybennett4159]

I would never buy a book just for a fast read. If it's not a book with the potential to keep/re-read I wouldn't bother reading it, my time is too valuable.

[@margaridaferreira8029]

Me too. When I actually enjoy a book I've read on the ereader, I always buy a physical copy.

[@shubhampatil948]

Reading physical books is a way of digital detox. Also, a personal library at home gives a much better impression than electronic devices!!

[@leila_de_hautjardin]

I completely agree ! It's so relaxing to not be on an electronic device. Your eyes don't get tired, you don't have to worry about how much battery is left...

[@leila_de_hautjardin]

@Bob Smith That's interesting : I have never heard of anyone hiding his or her books (except erotic novels maybe😅). You shouldn't feel embarrassed to read books.

[@shubhampatil948]

@@leila_de_hautjardin Yes!

[@shubhampatil948]

@Bob Smith No one should think this way. I feel books are a great way of starting the conversation with visitors.

[@hassouss4512]

@@leila_de_hautjardin Have you ever used an actual e-reader? No eye strain and battery lasts more than a month.

[@thisistotallyfine]

For textbooks, download free ebooks. For leisure reading, physical books all the way!

[@kbhasi]

Yeah, that can be understandable, and I imagine you do have the space for physical books, while I don't.

[@deewoods9678]

Exactly. I just started doing that.

[@politereminder6284]

For me it's the opposite 👀

[@mrnarason]

Library genesis for both and read on your phone with moonreader

[@Lightningkuriboh]

Yeah honestly this

[@caedengoering]

I love both. My biggest issue is that they promised that ebooks would be a lot cheaper and they aren’t. There’s usually a $3 difference at most - and if it’s a book that I actually want on display or would like to lend to a friend when I’m done, I’ll just buy it physically.

[@bhaweshthapa4672]

I am 27 years old and one of my habits while starting a book is to write the date when I begin reading it. When I bump into my old books read 10-15 years ago during my school days, it feels nostalgic.

[@random...3723]

Aw... Me too Sometimes I make memorable doodles. And when I see the first page, I remember the good old times

[@thor-imaginaryperson9215]

Wow! Thank you!

[@vigneshbalaji6987]

Calling a "Book" as physical book feels strange to me... It should be just books vs ebooks

[@Patroclus27]

Vignesh balaji ebooks are books too.

[@y09i_]

ebooks are brooks.

[@enemyoftherepublic777]

Ebooks are cooks.

[@issabellamerie7139]

Ebooks are crooks

[@noutsakh.2135]

Ebooks are noobs

[@RobotPorter]

While reading on an ereader, I've attempted to peel back the corner of a page to turn it. And, while reading a physical book, I've tapped a page in an attempt to turn it. So, clearly, when I'm engrossed in a book, my brain doesn't know how I'm reading that book. The point is the love of reading. So, read how you like. And don't judge others for their choices.

[@awalvie1060]

Fully agree.

[@sadieg3264]

Exactly

[@Archer335]

RobotPorter, Well said. 👍

[@lordofdarkness4204]

This shouldn’t have been a argument in the first place. I love both and will read both ways forever

[@tyrajones9255]

Old people still reading physical books

[@VaibhavKhanna16]

This makes me happy. Physical books are here to stay.

[@apolicum]

Weird why it makes you happy, since ebooks are better for the environment.

[@princessthyemis]

SAME! it makes me UNBELIEVABLY happy!

[@HomeTeacherDotIN]

@@apolicum please use your mind ..... don't be fool

[@hiddenone8475]

@@apolicum “better for the environment” unrecyclable plastics that are non biodegradable toxic metals tree paper degrade faster then most material in those devices just saying

[@shringika8799]

Books has memory with them, they feel tangible. Every mark we made on book remind us of that moment.

[@krishafyme]

Ya hermoine exactly, by the way I m too potterhead

[@abhishekanshuwali3808]

Indeed

[@MsBlulucky]

I got an ebook reader last year for Christmas and it was so useful when I traveled for 3 weeks last spring - image having to carry 9 physical books throughout Europe. But in general I prefer physical books. I like displaying them on my shelves, and it's much easier to lend them to friends. Also with fantasy novels it must be so annoying when there's a map that you want to look at frequently...

[@beaverbob5804]

yes, I like to colour on those maps LOL

[@vijendrapandey8646]

How many books did you read on your Europe trip? 😆

[@MsBlulucky]

@@vijendrapandey8646 well, 9

[@Ponchomania100]

That cut at 1:15 is amazing! And fantastically unnecessary for a news report about books.

[@LarrysLibrary]

It was soooooo good! Love seeing something better than it even has to be!

[@sahabrandon1]

Ya spotted before you told

[@damipad4]

Some talented editor is itching to make their mark

[@wellesradio]

What topic would you deem worthy of this editing?

[@dfp327]

I think I can understand why people prefer physical books, but after I got used to e-books, I just can't go back. I find then way more comfortable to read, and it's amazing to carry hundreds of books in your bag weighting less than a single physical book. The most important in the end is to have options. I think every book should be available in both forms.

[@silverblaize]

I just got a Kindle last week to test it out, and I loved it! But now I'm torn as to which way I should move forward. Do I want to spend my money on the physical copies or the Kindle version? I wish that Amazon gave you a free Kindle copy of the book whenever you buy the physical copy from them. Just like a Bluray comes with a digital copy nowadays. That way you get the real book, but you always have the option to bring it on your Kindle device depending on the situation.

[@whatspoppin11326]

Honestly same, It’s so easy to have so many books at a time and it’s cheaper too, plus it’s instantaneous so I can jump from one book to another in the same day, plus saving paper/the environment and all that

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

Amazon does that for many books you buy from Amazon now, I believe. You might look it up; it’s not something I take advantage of often, but it’s useful! I tend to read the ebook now, and if I love it, go back to get the corporeal for my library. That way the titles I love are the ones on the shelves. It takes way less space and makes me even more fond of my collection. I’m also on several mailing lists for sales. BookBub has a popular one. I’ve gotten most of my books for about $3. That’s just... staggering to me. If an ebook is very expensive, I may read a sample and if I really like it, I might get the corporeal version, since it’d be the same price or less, but otherwise, I tend to go ebook first now. I just thought I’d reply because at one point I had that same crossroads. Everyone finds their own thing they want to do, and everyone’s different, but I thought I’d put it out there.

[@turtleanton6539]

But you only need one book at a time.

[@dfp327]

@@turtleanton6539 No. I'm a postgrad student, so there's a few books I need to consult once a while for my research, plus a ton of scientific papers, plus the books I read for pleasure, that currently are two...

[@deepak5911]

For physical book is somewhat emotional attachments are be there, for online be there only for entertainment and quick stories.

[@CesarIsaacPerez]

There's just something magical about the dead tree version of a book.

[@thehoneydeev]

Touché 🤓

[@WolfJulia2001]

I mean there is

[@gkbluestocking]

Love the feel of a book in my hands. Ebooks are convenient for travel and commuting though.

[@9888565407]

I like my kindle simply because I can get the word meanings quickly And as a non native english speaker thats a big plus point for me.

[@michellewebster5082]

I am learning Spanish and the e-book is a great help for the same reason.

[@bobibear85]

Michelle Webster whoa, I never thought of that. I can read in English and in Spanish, but I’ve wanted to learn French. Maybe I can do this with my Kindle?

[@victorias9117]

@@bobibear85 yeah! im also doing this. it helps a lot

[@carolc2574]

Still, kindles dictionaries are awful. I miss my sony ereader

[@theiggliestbuff9925]

I read on an Ipad and it's nice because I can read at night without needing a reading light. Plus I have a whole library of books on the cloud wherever I go that I can also access on my phone or computer (I use google play books). While there's certainly something to be said for the aesthetic appeal of physical books, digital is just so convenient.

[@c.maygarcia7152]

Well, I don't have to worry about battery life with my book.

[@mariad.b.6344]

My pocketbook lasts forever! When I'm actively using it, I have to charge it only once a month 🙂

[@Ms_T_Perfectly_Imperfect]

Exactly, no need to charge a book and doesn't strain my eyes.

[@mrofftopic2802]

Clearly you never used an e-ink reader. Not even avid readers worry about their battery life.

[@Ms_T_Perfectly_Imperfect]

@Sgt Highway point is you never have to worry about charging with a book. Those with limited access to electricity or those who wish to un-plug can still enjoy regular books.

[@Ms_T_Perfectly_Imperfect]

@Sgt Highway no electricity will deem a Kindle useless. I use both, but borrow a lot from the library. No need for storage.

[@bigboss337]

I like physical books because I actually own them after I buy them. If Apple discontinues iBook, i lose access to all the e-books I purchased so no thank you.

[@silvasilvasilva]

I am surprised they didn't mention that. Also, the small difference in price doesn't encourage e-books sales. For me, e-books would only make sense if they were way cheaper.

[@PB4U]

Or what if iBooks or similar services switch to a subscription based business model? Can happen at any moment. “Read all books we have for only 9.99$ a month” or something like that. I hope I don’t give them any ideas now.

[@codyw1]

Bingo. Same thing with "streaming" movies. Complete con trick for suckers.

[@mcj084]

Maydup Nem You mean like what Amazon already does with Kindle Unlimited?

[@mcj084]

Trollololol Also, physical books can be passed down to younger generations. One reason I think that children’s books dominate physical sales vs. ebooks is that children don’t need to rely upon the technology nor its distractions, allowing them to better focus on the story. Similar arguments may be made for all books. It’s much easier to flip back and forth for references, both in stories and in technical texts.

[@Matchalover2003]

I just can't relish reading a book without feeling the paper!

[@MarleneWizdom]

@AymanHDGaming You won't be able to feel paper even then 😂😂😂

[@manirich5622]

Be Honest, Having Physical Books In a Room Feels Wise.

[@hafizajiaziz8773]

Reading ebook feels like reading an article on the internet,

[@turtleanton6539]

Yup

[@pranavhait2011]

Well said buddy...

[@lordofdarkness4204]

Hafiz Aji Aziz if you are reading on a laptop, then yes, it does

[@jarosbodytko6462]

On an iPad or a phone I would agree. On an e-reader not at all. At least not the Kobo I have.

[@grandbaby5993]

I know right

[@chantelleroberts9024]

I prefer a Physical Book, When a person reads a physical copy of a book they retain more memory, which has something to do with turning the pages of the book.

[@Physiology-E-Paathshala]

Is this why amazon put page turning animation in their Kindle app

[@usmantariq7997]

@@Physiology-E-Paathshala Not the same

[@arnoldarun7655]

Bullshit. There's no such thing 😂😂

[@mcj084]

Chantelle Roberts The medium DOES make a difference. But it may not be the page-turning ability. If you’re more comfortable reading one format over another then that helps. There can also be a matter of eye strain, especially if an ebook text can’t be enlarged or a different font chosen to make it easier to read. How comfortable we are while reading makes a huge difference.

[@kachina6046]

I read both, getting whichever is cheaper and easier to find.

[@Richardriddickricard]

Me too. Don't see it as a war.

[@acelyhightower7645]

This. Plus ereaders save my shoulder for books over 700 pages long. I like having the choices.

[@paintedpony2935]

I loved reading books long before e-books. My love of physical books continue and I occasionally enjoy an e-book. Reading a good book is the objective, the medium is secondary.

[@01abhijithcg76]

The real reason is you can't show off ebooks.

[@jwb52z9]

That's really sad and egocentric of people.

[@ivoriankoua3916]

that's pathetic

[@garolstipock]

I've largely gone to e-books. I've straight up run out of space. I had piles on the floor (still do) because I've run out of shelf and table-top space. When it comes to study books (lifetime learner and scholar), if the option is there, I like to get one physical book and one e-version of the book. Nothing beats a physical book for when you need to scan and flip through pages to find something specific. Physical books still beat e-books for you being able to put post-it notes, margin notes and other methods of marking things down.. yes, you can do that with an e-book but I have never found it as practical or useful as I do with these physical and readily visual ways of marking things up. I hope we continue to live in a world where there is ample room for both options.

[@saynotop2w]

Paperbook: $.50 used at library and resellers e-book: $10 forever

[@fduniho]

Wrong. I've bought hundreds of ebooks for lower prices, and I've even gotten many for free.

[@BeatrixOnyx]

I find that it's the other way round.

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

Fergus Duniho Yeah, I love sales especially. $3 for a book I know I like from a sizable sample? That’s... amazing.

[@brane4859]

I'm all for e-books but some are just too expensive. On the other hand, I bought A LOT for $2.99 or less.

[@Killarusca]

Its the opposite, as a student, if you want a specific book then you better hope you're lucky or you'll get slammed by the price+shipping of the book

[@tirthp1735]

Love the smell of physical books

[@mojomasushi]

Finally someone.. 😊

[@CarolynP376]

Yup

[@wasabiANDkimchi]

Yes yes and YES

[@derekdavis5310]

I love the taste of them

[@Titanium6]

@@derekdavis5310 You're my type of guy Derek. Chew on that beer man!

[@armitahosseini8683]

To me, a small yet present part of a book is characterized by the classic paper book itself. We are so glued to technology these days and physical books are a rejuvenating contrast to that. I enjoy the exercise of going to the book shop and looking around at the vast number of books surrounding me, the smell of new books, turning the pages, physically hilighting lines, and keeping a tangible collection of the books I’ve read.

[@theshriekinghominin1760]

A physical book is an experience.

[@Arcaryon]

I read 1984 recently and the book had all of the pages glued together in pairs of two. You had to physically open each page. I never cared much for CDs, cassettes, DVD, Blu-ray aso. but a book can feel sooo unique.

[@princesidon]

I find that the easiness of having a book in my pocket is quite convenient. Also, about getting distracted. If it’s a good book, you simply don’t. You want to keep reading above all else.

[@Robertking1996]

I prefer physical, then e-books have the audacity to be the same price 🙄

[@DaedalusBC304]

You can blame the Fixed book price (FBP) for that.

[@gewurztramina]

But e-books are always cheaper, because you don’t have to pay for shipping.

[@mr.o8539]

Kindles have been around for about a decade and this project Gutenberg 50 years...whereas mass printed books have been around for about 600 years and written books for two to three times more than that. Give it a hundred or two more years and then ask the question.

[@silvasilvasilva]

In 200 years technology will be so different that the question won't probably make sense anymore.

[@chaosclash319]

A room without a book is a body without a soul. - Marcus Tullius Cicero

[@monicasharma729]

Well said!

[@JustafellowHuman54]

Is that from faherhient 451 im not sure

[@you0070809]

Gopal Krishna indeed

[@ricya1982]

Gopal Krishna ok. Sounds fair. I have removed my comments.

[@random...3723]

Guess how many books in a room in our house😂😂😂😂 Everywhere you go has a book😆😆probably my grandma has that thpught

[@jgrab1]

"His father wanted to keep his works accessible and affordable." And sonny boy would like some of dad's ebook revenue, don't forget.

[@beaverbob5804]

lol I thought the same thing

[@GURken]

e-books can be easily pirated many hardcore readers has pirated libraries with hundreds of thousands of books just in case

[@joemuis23]

yeah and cuz of that i always have too many files on computer. with physical things you actually think before you acquire

[@AmandaFromWisconsin]

I still prefer physical books.

[@Wylie288]

This is mostly because of DRM though.

[@coolinspirefunnybook1289]

as a bookworm till today i never like ebook and never read any ebook till finish. so long live physical book.

[@etherealbeauty6452]

Nothing beats the experience of reading a book front to cover from a physical copy. There's a sense of satisfaction I cannot explain when I finish a physical copy of a book that I don't quite get from e-books even though I'm not opposed to them at all.

[@Alanitoo]

As someone who reads both physical books and ebooks. i appreciate both, there is a time and place for each one. physical books are nicer to look at and they are also a form of interior design. while ebooks are easier to handle and less heavy.

[@Bakerbell]

bookworms love collecting books, we love to feel the book itself while reading it. So physical book ftw.

[@rashone2879]

Physical book is an odd way to describe a book....but I tried e-books with a Kindle, never like it, now am back to traditional books.

[@steven.events]

eReading is practical. These devices can integrate dictionaries for quick lookups, as well as pronunciation assistance. This is worthwhile disruption.

[@harshalmahajan3670]

Google lens

[@Muckydoggy1]

As with a lot of technology, information is quickly learnt but quickly forgotten, too. Its more effective to learn new words from a physical book as you re-read the new word multiple times and try to decipher its meaning from its context; rather than simply looking up the meaning and not fully grasping the purpose of the word.

[@steven.events]

@@Muckydoggy1 , the dictionary not only has contexts to go along with the definition, but it's also a thesaurus with numerous synonyms, antonyms and, in my case, translations of the word in the most popular languages. If one is forgetful, then the information can be copied to a notepad for reference.

[@owenzy1519]

Environmental issues should also be taken into account. Physical books can be wasteful.

[@Muckydoggy1]

Owenzy ebooks contain harmful chemicals, are hard to recycle and use energy. Books are 100% recyclable and the trees used to make them - replantable

[@MatthewNash]

E-book prices are over-inflated and they're loaded with restrictive DRM.

[@squatch545]

There are ways around that.

[@lordofdarkness4204]

Kindle prices are lower then traditional books.

[@jwb52z9]

Crimes are not acceptable.

[@balamstudios]

@@lordofdarkness4204 But still you dont own the book, just a license to see the file on THEIR platform and not in any device and way you want. Cant download/convert it

[@mindimoom9142]

balamstudios all the classics are available free on Project Gutenberg, with no restrictions.

[@ItsAsparageese]

The best and most important differentiation here was observed by Ax, the main alien character in the Animorphs series. He observed that humans frequently progress backwards with their technology; he was impressed by books because they store phenomenal amounts of information in a very compact space, in a way where you can access any particular piece of that information with virtually zero delay. That really helped me maintain appreciation for books from my childhood on into my highly digitized adult life. Books definitely have logical, functional benefits all their own, not just aesthetic/preferential benefits.

[@Mae-ek9uo]

I used to be hardcore physical books, but over the last few years I've transitioned completely to e-books. I've come to really appreciate the ability to adjust font size/font (kindle fire even offers open dyslexic), looking up unknown words is simple, and best of all, text-to-speech allows me to keep reading even when working on chores. And despite the occasional mistakes with tts (the most hilarious being the name KJ becoming Killer Jewels, or Miss [name] becoming Mississippi [name]) and the potentially grating voice (good news! You can download different voices to find one that works for you!) I have also found that the ability to adjust tts speed allows more freedom than your standard audio book. Finally, I recently learned from my brother-in-law that in general authors receive more royalties from e-book sales per book because the publisher doesn't have to cover the cost of materials/printing.

[@bling-bling7628]

I do not like ebook , still love the old ways of reading because the experience is totally different. 😊😊😊

[@ekramababneh5805]

I would choose a physical book over an ebook everyday

[@Robingriyaproperti]

Well, to be honest I rather prefer an old-school printed book.

[@randlepmcmurphy6117]

They can always wipe ebooks away, they would need to physically remove my paper books. Therefore I know which I’ll keep buying.

[@khricket]

Ebooks, on Kobo anyway and probably kindle, are attached to an account so you never lose them. if you happen to have a house fire, just log in on another device and you are able to redownload them. These companies are huge, so don't worry about them going away fully.

[@TheMorrigan31]

@@khricket you only buy a license for a book when you buy it on Kindle, it's not yours and therefore they could take it away whenever they feel like it. If you can't sell it you don't own it.

[@zhongwang3599]

Hoarding physical books is a nightmare if once you decide to move them.

[@riflemanm16a2]

True. Boxes and boxes of books, and they are always the heaviest boxes too.

[@pulit0219]

true. this is why i opt for ebooks nowadays. i love physical print but in the end, they accumulate

[@TheFourthWinchester]

True. Yet I love them.

[@jeremyheartriter2.063]

It's still worth it

[@aloysiuspendergast7221]

The only downsides of physical books are: storage and moving. Beyond that, it's much more worth it than digital books.

[@DeepSingh-yg7ic]

I prefer physical books on first but I also like audio books

[@belletoro3100]

Yes I love audible!!!

[@thefaissalgaming1576]

Love to read physical books

[@thisistotallyfine]

So New Yorkers can show off what wierd titles they're reading on the subway.

[@hd-xc2lz]

This appears to be the general opinion of people who strictly watch films, tv series or play games on their phones or tablets on their subway commute... that those people who read physical books on the subway are only doing so to show off. Sad to encounter such anti-intellectualism, so broadly expressed today, in a city that once prided itself on its lively intellectual and literary scene.

[@dwij23]

If that is the case I think it is much better than showing off your branded dress , accessories and luxury cars etc. At least it isn't promoting agnostic and hedonistic mindset.

[@god5535]

lol

[@Thindorama]

Arijit Roy agnostic?

[@ciannacoleman5125]

“I cannot live with out books” Thomas Jefferson. It was proven that printed books are actually better both for engaging younger children and makes it easier to learn reading for young elementary kids. I hope parents and those who work with kids continue to get dominantly hard copies to continue developing children’s love of books and not a dependence on technology

[@MAC-vi7fy]

I think it's a personal choice. For me quite a frugal student I prefer reading on kindle as I never need to usually buy a book unless it's newly launched. You can always get a pdf or a free e book online.

[@franklynmanuel]

I've tried myself so many times with electronic version of books but it only gives pain to my eyes and I didn't have as much interest as I get by reading the printed version

[@jeanettelindqvist5091]

Have you read in an ereader? I also have pain in my eyes when reading in tablets or phone. But a real ereader is perfekt for me and my eyes.

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

Nothing can compete with physical book. They are heart and soul of every reader

[@valberm]

Exactly. E-books are for those who like to say they read books but in fact they don't. Printed books are for the real book lovers.

[@eliyal2613]

Everyone has a different lifestyle and life choices. Growing up I used to hoard books up until I Graduated in college. I agree with you all that nothing beats a freshly opened book and display them like trophies after a good read. During my college years I was a starving student because all my money goes to my books reading them with my tummy rumbling. I know its impractical, but I was sooo obsessed. Even though I arranged them properly they are source of clutter in my bedroom. I would have a huge freakout if it is missing and I would go petty with it. I like seeing them towering, but my mind is so looking at it. Last year in the early days of the pandemic I sold 3/4 of my books for people who are willing to take care of it and just yesterday I gave 1/4 of it to friends. I realized how I am too attached of it and I can still continue my love for reading in another way not to compromise my mental health. Some people are good and okay with hoarding books while others suffer. What's imporant no matter our reference is we cure ignorance one book / ebook at a time. Have a great day folks hope this nasty pandemic can spike up our imaginations 🌌

[@9darshana]

It's a unique satisfaction I get from physically turning the pages and smelling the paper.

[@jnvcrisostomo]

no matter what is your preference on reading, what more important is, you read. but we can’t hide the fact that e-reader saves our precious trees nowadays💛

[@mikebrown9412]

A few years ago I remember when there were some books on the Kindle that the company took back from its users. The books just disappeared! They can't do that with a physical book. Also, the text in an E-book can be easily changed, It seems to me that this would make it very easy for history to be changed or modified. The only sure way to gain an accurate knowledge of history, etc., is to pick up an old historical book.

[@arupdhar2522]

Always with physical books. Pleasure Tangible That sweet scent of reading a physical book always amuses me.

[@TheNinjaDC]

A big thing holding E books back is the big publishers are holding the industry back by intentionally favoring traditional distribution including physical books. There is no reason a hard cover book on day one, with 2 day delivery, should cost less than the e book version. For the past several years you'll see headlines mentioning e book numbers are down year over year. But if you click the article, they almost always note that independent e book sales (those not aligned with the big publishers) are up year over year. I love physical books, don't get me wrong, but the conservative nature of traditional publishers is neutering the e book industry. Especially

[@Gilotopia]

Sad to see this far down. Pricing is definitely why physical books still sell. Publishers are doing their best to kill ebooks.

[@AkshaySinghJamwal]

I just borrowed a book from a friend the other day, and I've lent (or borrowed) several books over the course of my lifetime. Can't really do that with an e-book. Also, I like scribbling in the margins, and there's a world of a difference between ruffling through an entire book and looking for highlights, and endlessly scrolling. Over and above that, there is serendipitous joy in discovering books at a store. Amazon will always give you either bestsellers, or what it thinks you're interested in. I'd much rather browse racks and discover books that I never even knew that I wanted to read.

[@ys621]

Random production flex at 1:15. Great little detail!

[@MarioRafaelM]

I buy e-books most of the time cause I work in a country in which you don't get all the books you want so it's easier than asking a friend to go to a bookstore find it and mail it to me.

[@blomakranz]

Now the question is, what precentage is hardcover and what isn't

[@ALittleSunday]

LOVE my physical books and getting them signed BUT … not having to carry 5 books in my bag anymore to keep me company is PRICELESS! The ease of being able to fall asleep without having to reach over and turn off the light. The ability to make the words bigger. Not having to worry about dog ears and losing my book markers. 😭 E books changed my life. Literally. It’s mostly the heavy bag situation that I will NEVER MISS

[@Diptendu_Kr]

Same can be said for games, movies and all other media and we tend to shut our eyes down when it comes to those

[@hannahr5037]

I own and use my Kindle, but I read printed books as well.

[@大傻-b1g]

Good reference, no disturbance, and healthy eyesight is what can we get with printed books

[@NachiketAyir]

I think a majority of non-frequent book readers have not taken to e-books because: 1) reading books on smartphones or tablets is unpleasant either due to tiny size of the screen or discomfort to the eyes due to blue light, 2) standalone e-readers are still quite expensive when compared to the falling price of smartphones (expecting a value-for-money option from Xiaomi in future). As these issues get sorted, a lot of people may opt for e-books given their affordability. Also they don't need any storage space and are easier to navigate.

[@ustynamotrunich3409]

I prefer e-books bcz I do not have the patience to wait for a physical book when I can start reading what I want right away

[@AtTheEnd1000]

I'm so on the fence. I read so easy on my Kindle, because it's so light, but I'd like to have a bookshelf of books one day.

[@princessthyemis]

PHYSICAL BOOKS FOREVER! THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPYYYYYYYYYY

[@random...3723]

Me 2

[@greenergrass4060]

Nothing beats old physical books. Coming from a Gen Z Teen.

[@AvecPoesie]

Your comment gives me some semblance of hope for the future.

[@ultramemes1858]

AvecPoésie I’m gonna be honest, in theory ebooks are better. I just prefer the feel of a physical book, also coming from a gen Z teen

[@jwb52z9]

I can't believe anyone under 50 would prefer a physical book unless they are too poor to afford ebooks.

[@ultramemes1858]

Jwb52z wdym ebooks and physical books have comparable prices

[@meg5986]

@@jwb52z9 im 18, i dont know a single person my age who doesnt prefer physical books, unless its fanfic, ive never seen someone my age reading an ebook unless its a fanfic or niche thing, ive seen plenty reading physical books

[@LucianC137]

Staring at texts on a screen for a long time just gives me migraine.

[@shreenjandutta]

A few days ago, I was reading an article about the same context, where it generally pointed out all the convenience and ill-effects of reading a book on your cellphone. It goes without saying, that the book is the most important asset of our everyday life, which not only helps in moulding our personality, but is equally helpful in spreading out plethora of education & information on distinct subjects. To thing that an E-book will outsell a physical book, is indeed unthinkable and far fetched. Besides, reading a book does not cause any physical discomfort or eyestrain, while the same cannot be said while reading the contents on a cell phone. Moreover, a phone might be liable to breakdown or error, and you'd have charge it a certain point of time, while this factors are non existent in terms of reading a book.

[@fernandososa6507]

Another reason is the sense of progress. If you read a 600 page physical book you can actually see your progress in the book, while on digital that does not happen

[@bastiatintheandes4958]

I am 62. It is just a matter of time. Physical books will stay here forever, but, they are redundant. All books nowadays are originally written on digital media (computers). Do you really need to go analog, destroy trees, create pollution (chemicals, transport, storing) just for the "pleasure" of keeping a copy that nobody else will read? I keep my oversized personal library and now I am dealing with silverfish. I donated hundreds of my books to a school library. They are very seldom borrowed. Last time they did not even accepted another donation since many of my books are outdated or irrelevant. I love my iPad and my new collection of up-to-date non-fiction books and some fiction ones. If I don´t read one or many of them there is the peace of mind since I have spared Mother Earth of unnecessary waste and damage.

[@scottmilburn]

Aren't the statistics flawed? Because e-book readers would have also read a physical book, while it's less likely the other way round.

[@druidobianco9734]

Scott Milburn every statistic in this video is flawed, it’s just a bait for “smell of the paper” lovers

[@silvasilvasilva]

I believe it should be understood as "people read more paper books than e-books", not "more people read paper books". In my experience, thaťs certainly true: if I ask around my office, every single person will have read a paper book last year, but most won't have read an e-book. The few who read e-books (myself included) will also have read paper books, but that doesn't change the overall trend - paper books are still the most popular choice.

[@8BitDarkNESsR3v14]

I get alot of hidden gems in book outlets for nearly free, I couldn't do the same on a kindle which itself is expensive.

[@valberm]

Yes. But the price of Kindle pays off as you buy e-books, which are cheaper than printed ones. That's not really the point. The point is, like you said, you can do anything you want (sell/buy/place it for everybody to see) with it.

[@mackisbrocklesnar]

After all the time staring at computer screens and looking at phone screens, reading a physical book is an escape. I cannot read ebook for as long as a physical book.

[@ReadGameCraftCook]

It doesn't help that usually ebooks cost the same or more than their physical counterparts. Also many ebook readers don't pay for their books so sales aren't a reflection of what's being read.

[@Christmas12]

Paper books for sure (or audiobooks) - I just can't with the digital stuff I spend too much time in front of screens as it is