E-book won over paper? Pros and cons of different types of books

Have you abandoned paper books? Or do you know for sure that you will never do this? The intonation will depend on this, with which it is necessary to pronounce the title of the article: interrogative or affirmative. Because we have become witnesses or participants in real book wars. And the proponents of each kind are convincing. Let's try to understand the complex relationship of paper and electronic books. Rather, in our attitude towards them.

The triumph of e-books

Several years ago, reading the reader was sometimes perceived as an opportunity to join the trend, to declare its superiority and advancement. Today everything has changed. The electronic “reader” has become commonplace, which can be seen not only in the hands of young people. On the contrary, grandparents, mothers and fathers of young people quickly learn the device and use it confidently.

Ebook Benefits

• Page volumes do not go into weight. Download your favorite works or novelties into your “reader”, the weight of the device will remain unchanged.

IMPORTANT! An e-book is the most convenient way to read while traveling or traveling. It takes up little space in luggage, replacing not one, but dozens of ordinary volumes.

• The convenience of use - An important fact for people with vision problems. After all in the reader, you can increase the font to the most convenient.
• Availability and Benefit also matter. The cost of electronic options is much lower, which means it is more profitable for the buyer.
• The ability to read a work that is not in the bookstore.

Readers Cons

We will leave aside the loss of charm that lovers of “paper” talk about. We will try to objectively evaluate the disadvantages of electronic devices.

• A quality reader will require expenses. And low-quality does not guarantee the duration of use.

IMPORTANT! With the failure of the device, all the works that you downloaded will disappear. If you want to re-read the text - pay for downloading again.

• It is necessary to monitor the charging of the device. Otherwise, at the most tense moment, it may go out.
• For children, electronic text seems boring. In her there are no “pictures” for which children's literature is famous. And for kids they are needed: visualization of thinking requires visual images.

Is a paper book a thing of the past?

Paper books are believed to be over 1600 years old. Much has survived this invention of mankind, having experienced various innovations and technologies. And during this time, the number of fans of the "paper" is constantly increasing. The 21st century was no exception. Book business is profitable these days.

REFERENCE! In 2018, the Russian book market had a turnover of more than 75 billion rubles.

therefore talking about the decline of the era of paper texts is not necessary. They remain popular today.

The advantages of paper books

• Scientists from different countries of the world independently concluded that paper texts are more readily and better perceived by the brain, and we relate superficially to information on an electronic device.
• Traditional publications give people unique emotional experiences and sensationsI am. And genuine feelings in the modern world are becoming a rarity.
• Children's books of the XXI century have become a real miracle! The child not only flips through it, but also becomes an active reader. It is no coincidence that publishers offer interactive versions of famous works.
• Do not forget about the familiar statement that “the book is the best gift!»You won’t hear such a thing about a link as a gift.

Cons of traditional books

• The main drawback that many reading enthusiasts point out is the volume of books. Cabinets and shelves, whatnots and racks - books can fill and overflow any space. You have to keep yourself in control, refusing to purchase another new product!
• A large number of volumes requires constant attention: Book dust accumulates very quickly and often leads to allergies.
• The cost of today's publications "bites"!
• A paper page is harder to enlarge, while a thick and heavy page is difficult to hold for a long time. Such problems occur in many older people.

Paper or electronic: war or truce?

As you can see today there is no clear superiority in any type of book. Each reader forms his own individual attitude, which depends not only on habit, but also on the situation.

Today we live in a world in which both types of texts have an equal right to exist.

Have you already decided for paper or electronic?