Hmmm, this babyboomer has two thoughts. Compared to the recession of 2007, the current economy is booming. Also, are hard copies actually flying off the shelf? Every adult reader I know is at least partially digitized.
I used to own hundreds of books when I homeschooled our sons. But after cleaning out my deceased parents’ homes, I decided I needed to downsize whatever I didn’t need, and my kids didn’t want to inherit. I rarely buy a book now, just borrow from the library. If I do buy a new book because I just can’t wait for the library to add it to their collection, I’ll donate it to a library. Not only do I save money, I cut down on the stuff in my house. I’m not really into reading ebooks – much prefer reading on paper. However, ebooks definitely have their place. I’d love if textbooks could all be ebooks (and cheaper).
My first one was $10.00, hardcover. The revised edition was $15.00, They won’t even talk to me about a third because I don’t have an agent. I didn’t on the first two and it has passed “first reader”, in fact if all sales had been in the first year, it would have been officially a “best seller”, which reference books seldom are. A new edition would be over 25% new material because of the way things have changed, and sales to libraries alone would cover the cost.
wjayhughes over 7 years ago
Hmmm, this babyboomer has two thoughts. Compared to the recession of 2007, the current economy is booming. Also, are hard copies actually flying off the shelf? Every adult reader I know is at least partially digitized.
Smiley Rmom over 7 years ago
I used to own hundreds of books when I homeschooled our sons. But after cleaning out my deceased parents’ homes, I decided I needed to downsize whatever I didn’t need, and my kids didn’t want to inherit. I rarely buy a book now, just borrow from the library. If I do buy a new book because I just can’t wait for the library to add it to their collection, I’ll donate it to a library. Not only do I save money, I cut down on the stuff in my house. I’m not really into reading ebooks – much prefer reading on paper. However, ebooks definitely have their place. I’d love if textbooks could all be ebooks (and cheaper).
hippogriff over 7 years ago
My first one was $10.00, hardcover. The revised edition was $15.00, They won’t even talk to me about a third because I don’t have an agent. I didn’t on the first two and it has passed “first reader”, in fact if all sales had been in the first year, it would have been officially a “best seller”, which reference books seldom are. A new edition would be over 25% new material because of the way things have changed, and sales to libraries alone would cover the cost.