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Author:
| Marcovitz, Hal |
Series title: | Technology 360 Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4205-0902-1 |
Publication Date: | Apr 2013 |
Publisher: | Cengage Gale
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Imprint: | Lucent Books |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $50.60 |
Book Description:
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Author Hal Marcovitz examines the enormous popularity of e-books in the 21st century. Readers will learn about the evolution of the e-book concept from Project Gutenberg to dedicated e-readers such as Kindle and Nook, as well as the adaptation of e-books for tablet computers. Later chapters delve into how e-readers are changing the way people read, how e-books are impacting the publishing industry and libraries, and how the e-book may change in the future.
Author Hal Marcovitz examines the enormous popularity of e-books in the 21st century. Readers will learn about the evolution of the e-book concept from Project Gutenberg to dedicated e-readers such as Kindle and Nook, as well as the adaptation of e-books for tablet computers. Later chapters delve into how e-readers are changing the way people read, how e-books are impacting the publishing industry and libraries, and how the e-book may change in the future.