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E-publishing Consultant Mike Shatzkin Doesn't Understand Books

Posted at 5:08PM Thursday 19 Aug 2010

The printed book I buy today will be as readable in 100 years from now as it is today. I will not be required to constantly buy upgrades in software or hardware to maintain its usefulness.

The text and delivery system of a printed book are one and the same. E-books require a separate device to read them.

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