As I was reviewing some interesting books this weekend, I happened to come upon a book that was published this past February IN PAPERBACK! by one of the publishers highlighted in the Guardian article- Picador. Now Picador is the 8th largest publisher in the UK and it carries some heavy hitters as far as authors - notably the author of The Road, Cormac McCarthy - so I was a bit stunned. I knew it was coming, but I just tried to ignore the inevitable. There are plenty of people who look forward to this change- the ability to buy that new book at a more affordable price. As for me I LOVE hardcovers! But alas I am also guilty of not always buying that hardcover (much to the pleasure of my husband). But hardcovers are special- there's a certain confidence instilled in them, a certain relevancy that makes them command more attention on the book table. Is it just because they are bigger and demand more room? Here's the link to the Guardian article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2007/nov/17/books.booksnews
And what book was I reading about? The Housekeeper and The Professor by Yoki Ogawa. Look for that review in upcoming posts!
And what book was I reading about? The Housekeeper and The Professor by Yoki Ogawa. Look for that review in upcoming posts!
This is sad but perhaps unavoidable. The world is funny. Why is it that there is so many items that have only a temporary use such as a serving of soda put in a plastic container that if not recycled will last close to forever, yet a book which could be passed on for generations is made from paper and now even the hardcovers that protect them are threatened?
ReplyDeleteGo figure : (
A sad but valid point Bev... beautifully written... I've always loved hardcovers and it's an interesting thought that hardcovers can offer us a connection with our past. My Mother has a children's book that she was given by her grandmother and it is a precious reminder of her.... Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
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