Printed Books vs. E Books

You’re probably aware of the tremendous changes in publishing that have come about because of the Internet. If not, the world has shifted from hardcover and soft cover to no cover at all, thanks to e-books. You can download everything from classics to new releases to your handheld device. It’s no longer necessary to go to your favorite bookstore to buy a book, or to wait until a book is at your local library.


Authors who can’t get into traditional publishing may now opt to publish online through various methods, or pay their own way through self-publishing, vanity publishing, POD (print-on-demand) publishing, etc.


Traditional bricks-and-mortar books stores are fighting to survive. Some major ones have gone under, and others are hanging on. Technology is king. Tablets rule. You can buy and read thousands of books and never leave home. All you have to do is order what you want and it will appear magically on your small screen (or larger screen if you’re using a laptop or PC).


Out Now!!I’ve been asked how I feel about these changes. I have been reading regular books for a long time. In recent years I have tried using a tablet to read a few books. Frankly, I like books you can hold in your hand, but that is my preference.


Coming Soon!!Seven Horns (my publisher) offers The Revolutionists in hardcover and as an e-book, and the sequel (The Reconstructionists), that is about to be published this November, will also be available in hardcover and as an e-book at www.biffprice.com


Whether you like the feel of a real book in your hands, or prefer to click through the pages of a book electronically, is fine with me. I’m simply asking you to READ MY BOOKS! That’s about as straightforward as I can put it. Thank you.