Topping v Florence
On the Today programme, Robert Topping of Topping Books in Ely and Bath and Peter Florence, director of the Hay Festival, discussed the e-book versus the good, old-fashioned book.
Robert Topping cited the intellectual excitement of books on shelves, the fact that we already spend a lot of time looking at screens, the community feel of an indie bookstore and the user-friendly nature of a book, as reasons why people will still prefer actual books. I concur!!
Peter Florence said that the e-book is convenient and accessible and feels that the format will appeal to younger people and encourage a new generation of readers.
What do you think?
To listen to the entire interview, click here
Robert Topping cited the intellectual excitement of books on shelves, the fact that we already spend a lot of time looking at screens, the community feel of an indie bookstore and the user-friendly nature of a book, as reasons why people will still prefer actual books. I concur!!
Peter Florence said that the e-book is convenient and accessible and feels that the format will appeal to younger people and encourage a new generation of readers.
What do you think?
To listen to the entire interview, click here
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