What to give this holiday: “Real” or “virtual” books

December 15, 2011 · 2 comments

In an effort to cull out the weighty tomes that threaten to cave in our attic floor, my wife is giving me a Kindle for Hanukka with the hope that any new book I acquire will be in that format.

I have long been opposed to e-books for aesthetic reasons. I like the tactile “interaction,” turning the page and, yes, in some cases for very old volumes, enjoying the earthy smell. But I also see the upside of being able to have several books in one slim location rather than shlepping them on vacation. And, in almost every case, the e-book version is less expensive (although you might be sacrificing the illustrations a bit; it’s a trade off and

So it was with extra interest that I read Cecilia Tan’s “state of the art” piece on which, if either, is a better format in which to present your literary gift this season. In addition to extolling the virtues of e-readers, Tan makes a few suggestions on what to buy for the baseball fan on your gift list.

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1 Dennis Anderson December 16, 2011 at 6:03 pm

Hi Ron.
Will your book have an e-edition? And when will it be available for review and for public consumption?
Regards.
Dennis Anderson
Lawrence, Kan.

2 Anonymous December 16, 2011 at 10:09 pm

To be honest, Dennis, I do not know about a e-form. I imagine it will be, considering it’s not due to hit the bookstores until 2013. Nor am I certain of when it will be available for review. But I’ll be updating the blog with the production schedule as I get it. Thanks.

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