Greetings book-reading Fold!
Just sayin’.
-bman
Brian Russell
Brian Russell is a visual storyteller and illustrator. In 2007, Brian started the webcomic, The Underfold, blending his strange mix of geeky passions and his wacky sense of humor often leading to the most random of places. Since then, Brian has begun expanding The Underfold into a brand by Kickstarting a children's book about dinosaurs (What I Remember About Dinosaurs); starting a long-form series (The Ultimate Underfold); and beginning work on a new graphic novel (TBD)!
He is also a husband and a father (of two!) which he loves!
He is also a husband and a father (of two!) which he loves!
Latest posts by Brian Russell (see all)
- National Velociraptor Awareness Day - April 18, 2014
- Star Wars: Revisionist History - April 13, 2014
- Inspire New Artists with Your Journey - April 12, 2014
Do you really think the Kindle will obviate the need/desire for paper books entirely? I can see how it would cut into the book market, but is it really just a matter of time before the new technology completely eliminates the physical market?
I’m not suggesting that in the next few years it’ll happen, but the trend is definitely not just cutting into the book market. The next generation is already getting used to things like school books on tablets and e-readers… and much like the older generations who still listen to record albums, we will continue to claim the benefits of paper products, but no one will listen.
As an author and creator, I think it’s an unfortunate turn. I like paper, and book design and such, but I’m positive it will be going away except as a nostalgia type thing. (Like how you can purchase a “vintage” record player)
As a person who loves conspiracy theories, my biggest concern with digital media is the ease with which it can be altered. We’ve already seen how revisionists love to alter history books. At least in Fahrenheit 451 they had to find and burn the books!