Print media disappearing

Technology is changing the way that print media is being produced. We are way passed the days of the original printing press. These days, it is more common to see people reading what was once a popular print media on an e-reader. It has become cheaper to produce print media digitally. Once a book is online, it is easier to keep track of the copyrights and can be distributed in a number of ways. The most popular methods of distributing books are through Google, who has digitalized thousands of books, through e-readers such as the Kindle from Amazon or the Nook from Barnes and Noble, and printing books instantly. This has become very appealing to the masses because it has made it easier to gain access to pretty much every book ever written. Unfortunately, it has also contributed to the decline of print media, like books and magazines. So it’s hard to say whether or not this shift is really a good thing.

It hurts me to say that books are becoming less prominent in the world today. While I don’t want to say they are becoming obsolete, they are certainly headed in that direction. E-readers such as the Kindle and the Nook allow readers access to a number of different books in a number of different genres. Once they have the e-reader, the reader can download a book instantly to the device without having to physically go to the book store. They also don’t have to wait for a book to be shipped to their house through online shopping. E-readers are also ideal for readers who travel a lot. The Kindle and the Nook can hold thousands of books at one time. That means you don’t have to waste space in your carry-on bag with books. Finally, the e-reader is more appealing than a physical book because it doesn’t kill any trees, and people these days are becoming more aware of their carbon foot print. It’s these reasons that are causing books to become obsolete. I can’t speak for the rest of the world, but I know I still like books and don’t want them to disappear.