Contrary to the belief that ebooks are taking over the world, print and the written word are most decidedly not dead yet.
In fact, in 2016 ebook sales fell for the second year in a row as printed book sales increased. A Publishers Association report succinctly captured the reason for this trend: “Readers take a pleasure in a physical book that does not translate well on to digital.”
There’s something special about reading a physical book that ebook readers and tablets haven’t been able to capture, and this yen for a tangible experience has been a boon for authors and book cover designers.
As with anything related to books, however, the emergence of Amazon – and indie booksellers, too – cannot be ignored. Print may be where many books are … Read more
