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Newest trends in books

by maggie2
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I've been reading a lot of information today on books and ebooks, Kindle and the iPad and it seems that many in the publishing industry feel that we are entering a new era in the publishing world. In the pieces I read there was a lot of talk about interactive ebooks and using video, audio, animation, links and all those things in the newest ebooks.

I realize that some here have been using some of that stuff for a while now but generally speaking, in the bookstores and other than a few people, I don't think it has become the next big thing...yet. I do think that this is going to make major changes in how books are published and read and I think it's coming sooner than we might realize.

So questions for you guys:

What's your opinion on this topic?

Has anyone on the list done any truly interactive ebooks on things other than those topics related to Internet marketing? If so are you willing to share your insight on the process?

What direction will this whole new concept go? Will it become mainstream?

I'd love to get any feedback any of you may have on the subject. Lookin' forward to hearing your input.
#books #newest #trends
  • Profile picture of the author MichaelHiles
    Amazon announced this week that they sold 43% more digital books last year than hardback.
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    • Profile picture of the author fcf360
      Originally Posted by MichaelHiles View Post

      Amazon announced this week that they sold 43% more digital books last year than hardback.
      But hardbacks will still be around.. just like how radio is around even after TV and Internet were to make it extinct. Each will tend to find their own niche audience.
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        • Profile picture of the author Gemini9
          Interactive ebooks are a fun way of reading and learning, particularly for certain target markets (children, developmentally challenged etc) but also just for regular readers.

          However, I don't think the hardbacks will ever die out. Personally I can't imagine enjoying a Fredrick Forsythe or Jane Austen without turning each page excitedly or taking in the smell of fresh book print or the feel of a glossy mag. You just don't get the same joy with a Kindle or an interactive e-reading device.

          And you can buy 10 copies of a the same book, wrap them and give them away as a gifts. You're less likely to do that with an iPad.
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