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Title:
Ebooks: Neither E, Nor Books
Paper for the O'Reilly Emerging Technologies Conference, 2004
Summary: "Ebooks: Neither E, Nor Books" by Cory Doctorow is an insightful discourse presented as a paper for the O'Reilly Emerging Technologies Conference in the early 21st century. This book serves as a critical analysis of ebooks and their evolving role in the publishing landscape, particularly focusing on the intricate relationship between traditional print books and their digital counterparts. Through a combination of personal experiences and observations from the contemporary digital age, Doctorow illuminates the implications of technology on reading, writing, and the broader literary culture. In this work, Doctorow outlines various perspectives on ebooks, asserting that they are not merely an extension of paper books but possess unique characteristics that can redefine authorship and readership. He explores concepts such as the shared nature of ebooks, their accessibility, and the changing dynamics of reader engagement which differ significantly from traditional books. Additionally, Doctorow addresses the challenges posed by copyright laws in the digital realm and advocates for a more flexible approach to copyright that respects both creators and readers. Ultimately, he envisions a future where ebooks fulfill their potential as standalone literary works that complement, rather than compete with, traditional print formats. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Doctorow, Cory, 1971-
EBook No.: 11077
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 247
Language: English
Subject: Electronic books
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Ebooks: Neither E, Nor Books
Paper for the O'Reilly Emerging Technologies Conference, 2004
Summary: "Ebooks: Neither E, Nor Books" by Cory Doctorow is an insightful discourse presented as a paper for the O'Reilly Emerging Technologies Conference in the early 21st century. This book serves as a critical analysis of ebooks and their evolving role in the publishing landscape, particularly focusing on the intricate relationship between traditional print books and their digital counterparts. Through a combination of personal experiences and observations from the contemporary digital age, Doctorow illuminates the implications of technology on reading, writing, and the broader literary culture. In this work, Doctorow outlines various perspectives on ebooks, asserting that they are not merely an extension of paper books but possess unique characteristics that can redefine authorship and readership. He explores concepts such as the shared nature of ebooks, their accessibility, and the changing dynamics of reader engagement which differ significantly from traditional books. Additionally, Doctorow addresses the challenges posed by copyright laws in the digital realm and advocates for a more flexible approach to copyright that respects both creators and readers. Ultimately, he envisions a future where ebooks fulfill their potential as standalone literary works that complement, rather than compete with, traditional print formats. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Doctorow, Cory, 1971-
EBook No.: 11077
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 247
Language: English
Subject: Electronic books
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.