Radio show on the future of the book
By Paul Biba
I haven’t heard this, but it was pointed out to me by Michael Pastore. If anyone has an hour to spare go over and listen to WAMU, American University Radio. There are audio links here (Real Audio) and here (Windows Media). The panelists are certainly first rate:
The Future of the BookNew digital reading devices are once again triggering predictions about the demise of the paper-bound book. Early adopters hope devices like the Amazon Kindle will transform and rejuvenate the publishing industry. But many readers are unwilling to give up their dog-eared copies of their favorite novels. Tech Tuesday explores the present and future of books — and whether digital readers could change the way books are written and read.
GuestsRob Pegoraro, Personal Technology Columnist, Washington Post
Bob Stein, Founder and Co-Director, Institute for the Future of the Book
Dean Hubbard, President, Northwest Missouri State University
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