One thing I've noticed since using an e-reader that I've not heard anyone else mention, is that I've become far less happy with the quality of print and the quality of the paper in the physical books I'm buying. I once read a book [1] that had unusually high quality paper which made it noticeably denser and the pages had more flex in them, which made one handed reading a doddle. It wasn't flawless, as the print would smudge if I rubbed my slightly moist fingers against it.
Still, every time I go to a book now I'm usually thinking "the type is too large" or "that font is awful" or "the paper is too thick".
I think it's time the industry had another look at how paperbacks in particular should look and feel, given the influence of the e-reader.
Still, every time I go to a book now I'm usually thinking "the type is too large" or "that font is awful" or "the paper is too thick".
I think it's time the industry had another look at how paperbacks in particular should look and feel, given the influence of the e-reader.
1: http://www.amazon.com/Unreliable-Sources-20th-Century-Report...