Comments on: Has the R Word crimped YOUR e-booking? And is the global recession a reason for the new $280 BeBook price? http://www.teleread.org/2009/01/27/has-the-r-word-crimped-your-e-booking-and-is-the-global-recession-one-reason-for-new-280-bebook-price/ News & views on e-books, libraries, publishing and related topics Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:51:36 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Kat Meyer http://www.teleread.org/2009/01/27/has-the-r-word-crimped-your-e-booking-and-is-the-global-recession-one-reason-for-new-280-bebook-price/comment-page-1/#comment-1007677 Kat Meyer Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:19:14 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/?p=15900#comment-1007677 I'm buying more of both e and print books. And, it's not about escapism. It's about something a lot more positive, I'd say. The economy crashing is a response to a lot of overindulgence in stuff and activities that a lot of us couldn't afford and didn't need, and which frankly, didn't make us or our lives all that much better. Like a lot of people, I've been closely examining what things and activities enrich my life the most. Being healthy, being with family, doing meaningful work, connecting with others, learning and growing as a human being --these things came out on the top of my list. And, I realized I haven't been spending nearly enough time reading good books, learning from good books, and sharing good books - so I'm making it a priority. I don't think I'm alone. I think a lot of us are hungry for some substance and meaning in our lives, and the experience of good books (be they digital or print) seems like an obvious place to find substance and value for our dwindling dollars. I’m buying more of both e and print books. And, it’s not about escapism. It’s about something a lot more positive, I’d say. The economy crashing is a response to a lot of overindulgence in stuff and activities that a lot of us couldn’t afford and didn’t need, and which frankly, didn’t make us or our lives all that much better. Like a lot of people, I’ve been closely examining what things and activities enrich my life the most. Being healthy, being with family, doing meaningful work, connecting with others, learning and growing as a human being –these things came out on the top of my list. And, I realized I haven’t been spending nearly enough time reading good books, learning from good books, and sharing good books – so I’m making it a priority. I don’t think I’m alone. I think a lot of us are hungry for some substance and meaning in our lives, and the experience of good books (be they digital or print) seems like an obvious place to find substance and value for our dwindling dollars.

]]> By: TheRealBilllC http://www.teleread.org/2009/01/27/has-the-r-word-crimped-your-e-booking-and-is-the-global-recession-one-reason-for-new-280-bebook-price/comment-page-1/#comment-1007675 TheRealBilllC Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:12:04 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/?p=15900#comment-1007675 The recession is only going to be as bad as we make it since, sadly, most of US economic activity is based on comsumer spending. So even though bonus money was smaller than in previous years, I bought a PRS 700 from Sony (which I love) and I continue to buy paper, and now electronic books, at or near the same level I always have. I have looked at other ways to cut back, such as less trips to the movie theater and a few less meals out. I guess it depends on your priorities. For me, reading is a priority and a cost effective entertainment value. The recession is only going to be as bad as we make it since, sadly, most of US economic activity is based on comsumer spending. So even though bonus money was smaller than in previous years, I bought a PRS 700 from Sony (which I love) and I continue to buy paper, and now electronic books, at or near the same level I always have. I have looked at other ways to cut back, such as less trips to the movie theater and a few less meals out. I guess it depends on your priorities. For me, reading is a priority and a cost effective entertainment value.

]]> By: Fred Kiesche http://www.teleread.org/2009/01/27/has-the-r-word-crimped-your-e-booking-and-is-the-global-recession-one-reason-for-new-280-bebook-price/comment-page-1/#comment-1007672 Fred Kiesche Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:55:59 +0000 http://www.teleread.org/?p=15900#comment-1007672 I'm cutting back on paper books and buying the same/more electronic books. Specificially, if I can get it electronic instead of paperback or trade paperback, I'll go for that option. Hardcovers have been cut as well, but not as much as the other two categories. And, if Subterranean or Night Shade Books (or Tor, heeeeellooooo!!!!!) continues to work in conjunction with Webscriptions, I'll continue buying a nice collectible hardcover (Subterranean and Night Shade) and the electronic book--one for reading, one for collecting. For Baen and others (and Tor, if they ever get the act moving), I'll buy the electronic book and a hardcover if it is a favorite author. I'll skip coffee and food before I totally skip buying books! I’m cutting back on paper books and buying the same/more electronic books. Specificially, if I can get it electronic instead of paperback or trade paperback, I’ll go for that option. Hardcovers have been cut as well, but not as much as the other two categories.

And, if Subterranean or Night Shade Books (or Tor, heeeeellooooo!!!!!) continues to work in conjunction with Webscriptions, I’ll continue buying a nice collectible hardcover (Subterranean and Night Shade) and the electronic book–one for reading, one for collecting. For Baen and others (and Tor, if they ever get the act moving), I’ll buy the electronic book and a hardcover if it is a favorite author.

I’ll skip coffee and food before I totally skip buying books!

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