Does Anyone Buy Physical Books These Days?

[Huntn]

Don't get me wrong. I love technology and gadgets. I love buying them. But when it comes to reading books, I prefer pbooks because of the reasons I stated in my first post here (which were mainly tactile reasons) and because reading on an LCD screen strains my eyes quickly and makes it uncomfortable for me to continue. Like I stated in my previous post, I read articles, online news, PDFs, etc. But novels, I just can't. I sit reading a book for hours and the best and preferable way for me to do so is the traditional way.

The key for me is large enough print, which I can achieve with my tablet. Paperbacks are no longer adequate. I had purchased a couple of Game of Thones paperbacks in anticipation of reading them, but ended buying the e version.

 

[LadyX]

The key for me is large enough print, which I can achieve with my tablet. Paperbacks are no longer adequate. I had purchased a couple of Game of Thones paperbacks in anticipation of reading them, but ended buying the e version.

Were they mass market paperback editions? I personally always buy trade paperbacks. Mass market paperbacks are printed on cheap paper (that yellow faster), have smaller print and page dimensions. Basically, they are produced using cheap material. Trade paperbacks on the other hand are taller and wider in size, are printed on better quality paper and have larger, easier-to-read print size. That's why I always opt for trade paperback.

 

[Huntn]

Were they mass market paperback editions? I personally always buy trade paperbacks. Mass market paperbacks are printed on cheap paper (that yellow faster), have smaller print and page dimensions. Basically, they are produced using cheap material. Trade paperbacks on the other hand are taller and wider in size, are printed on better quality paper and have larger, easier-to-read print size. That's why I always opt for trade paperback.

Yes, mass market. #

 

[Qwertylizer]

I do sometimes but only when there is sales going on. I am not paying full prices.