New digital reading devices are once again triggering predictions about the demise of the paper-bound book. Early adopters hope devices like the Amazon Kindle will transform and rejuvenate the publishing industry. But many readers are unwilling to give up their dog-eared copies of their favorite novels. Tech Tuesday explores the present and future of books -- and whether digital readers could change the way books are written and read.
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The Future of the Book
Listen Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2009 at 12:06 p.m. in Arts & Culture, Society, Tech Tuesday, TechnologyGuests
Rob Pegoraro
Personal Technology Columnist, Washington Post
Bob Stein
Founder and Co-Director, Institute for the Future of the Book
Dean Hubbard
President, Northwest Missouri State University
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