Paper Books vs. Electronic Books
I have a teacher that says that electronic books are not books, but just like a really long text one reads on some electronic device. This caused an argument in the classroom, that got a little out of hand. Anyway, I've been thinking about such discussion for a while, and while I don't agree that e-books are not books, I do believe that there are some pros and cons for both.
EBooks are, in comparison to paper books, much easier to travel or just move around with. As a friend of mine pointed out, she could easily take E-Reader with over books, and only take up the space of about a hundred-page book. Also, there are e-novellas, or just plain e-books that only come out electronically. While there are a few that eventually come out in paperback as a collection, this happens after some time from the electronic version was published. Along with all that, some devices for electronic reading include other utilities, which can be either helpful or a distraction, depending on what type of reader the person is.
Now with paper books. There are hard cover and paper cover books, depending on publication, time from release, and so on. With hard cover books, there's the possibility that there will be cover art, art that is on the hard cover, separate from the books cover. Also, there is the possibility of having one's book signed by the author, which can't really happen with electronic books, at least not with the same effect. Some book covers have texture, in which the designs are popped out somewhat. Along with that, there's that book smell that some people like, so, benefits for them.
The downside of paper books is the space they take up. One's suitcase or backpack can get filled up pretty quickly with just a few of these books. One also has to store these books somewhere, so, if buying, these books must be accommodated for, unless being checked out of the library. Then there's smudges, tears, and bent covers, annoying stuff.
If one is in school, the whole issue with electronics can make reading from an EBook a hassle. This book has to be charged, and there is always the risk of it being lost, broken, or stolen, and since it is an electronic, there can be some economic problems. One complaint I hear a lot from friends is reading from an E-Reader outside when the sun is quite bright. While I've been able to toggle mine so that I may read it outside, apparently, not all E-Readers can be adjusted counteract such brightness.
Overall, this is solely one's opinion, such as how my teacher prefers paper books, while the various students prefer reading from EBooks, their cellphones, or such. For me, if I really like the book, see it on sale at the store, or such, I'll buy the paper back, an d buy e-novellas when I feel like it. If I really, really like a book, I'll sometimes but it both in paper and electronic form, but I have only done this with very few books. In the end, they're both pretty much telling the same story.
EBooks are, in comparison to paper books, much easier to travel or just move around with. As a friend of mine pointed out, she could easily take E-Reader with over books, and only take up the space of about a hundred-page book. Also, there are e-novellas, or just plain e-books that only come out electronically. While there are a few that eventually come out in paperback as a collection, this happens after some time from the electronic version was published. Along with all that, some devices for electronic reading include other utilities, which can be either helpful or a distraction, depending on what type of reader the person is.
Now with paper books. There are hard cover and paper cover books, depending on publication, time from release, and so on. With hard cover books, there's the possibility that there will be cover art, art that is on the hard cover, separate from the books cover. Also, there is the possibility of having one's book signed by the author, which can't really happen with electronic books, at least not with the same effect. Some book covers have texture, in which the designs are popped out somewhat. Along with that, there's that book smell that some people like, so, benefits for them.
The downside of paper books is the space they take up. One's suitcase or backpack can get filled up pretty quickly with just a few of these books. One also has to store these books somewhere, so, if buying, these books must be accommodated for, unless being checked out of the library. Then there's smudges, tears, and bent covers, annoying stuff.
If one is in school, the whole issue with electronics can make reading from an EBook a hassle. This book has to be charged, and there is always the risk of it being lost, broken, or stolen, and since it is an electronic, there can be some economic problems. One complaint I hear a lot from friends is reading from an E-Reader outside when the sun is quite bright. While I've been able to toggle mine so that I may read it outside, apparently, not all E-Readers can be adjusted counteract such brightness.
Overall, this is solely one's opinion, such as how my teacher prefers paper books, while the various students prefer reading from EBooks, their cellphones, or such. For me, if I really like the book, see it on sale at the store, or such, I'll buy the paper back, an d buy e-novellas when I feel like it. If I really, really like a book, I'll sometimes but it both in paper and electronic form, but I have only done this with very few books. In the end, they're both pretty much telling the same story.
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