Will we ever own a book again? Digitization and online book searching/reading has not only changed how we read but also how we build things like bookshelves, libraries, and other collections of information. With the rise of Google Book Search, Open Library, and the Kindle, issues of who owns what you read are murkier than ever. Let's discuss.
Questions Answered:
What is a book?
Who owns what we read?
How are efforts like Google Book Search, Open Library, and the Kindle changing the way we build our bookshelves?
Do books want to be free?
Will used books still exist?
What will libraries look like?
What will book clubs look like?
Level:
Beginner
Category:
Content, Digital Distribution, Licensing / Fair Use / Copyright, New Technology / Next Generation, Search