Amazon's E-Books Outsell Hardcovers for the 2nd Quarter
- by Thomas C. McKinney
The last edge e-books have over hardcovers, and paperbacks too in this case, is accessibility. If you have an Internet connection on your e-book reader, you can buy books 24 hours a day, from the comfort of wherever you choose, and, you have them virtually instantly. It's not a huge deal to go to the bookstore and pick up something new, but it's an extra step, especially in some cities where parking isn't always easy! And sometimes, that book you want isn't available at the store (though there's no guarantee it's available as an e-book either!) so you have to order it and wait for shipping.
These factors are significant enough for publishers to worry about the future of hardcover bindings. I believe it's inevitable that volumes bound in hardcovers will become the realm of the collector. They're inherently more collectible than paperbacks when considering condition, ability to withstand time, and production runs. Of course, responsible collectors will, after buying a hardcover, never open it to maintain condition. If they actually want to read it, I'd suggest downloading the e-text!
Sotheby's Bibliothèque Jacques Dauchez - Autour de Dubuffet
5-19 June
Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Bissière, Roger. Cantique à notre frère soleil de saint François. 1954. 1,000 - 1,500 EUR
Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Céline, Louis-Ferdinand. La vie & l’œuvre de Philippe Ignace Semmelweis. 1924. Rare édition originale, avec envoi. Joint : La Quinine en thérapeutique, 1925. 4,000 - 6,000 EUR
Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Céline, Louis-Ferdinand. Mort à crédit. 1936. Édition originale. Bel exemplaire sur Hollande. 2,500 - 3,500 EUR
Sotheby's Bibliothèque Jacques Dauchez - Autour de Dubuffet
5-19 June
Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Chillida, Eduardo ─ Emil Cioran. Face aux instants. 1985. Un des 100 exemplaires sur Arches. Eau-forte signée. 600 - 800 EUR
Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Dubuffet, Jean. Ler dla canpane. L’Art Brut, 1948. Édition originale. 3,000 - 5,000 EUR
Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Dubuffet, Jean. L'Herne Jean Dubuffet. 1973. Un des 100 exemplaires du tirage de luxe avec une sérigraphie originale en couleurs. 1,000 - 1,500 EUR
