Jedi Shrimper
formerly Drastic™
On a more serious note than my last post, they sell the sony ebook where I work so I've had a chance look at them and I just can't see myself abandoning the traditional book. I like the physicality and appearance of them the same as I prefer cds & vinyl over mp3 files.
Interesting read, and yes of course ebook's are more environmentally friendly. While I will stick with paper books, it's not very often I buy books first hand, I use the library alot and buy books from secondhand shops (recycling), and there are websites where you can swap books with other people too.
by the way, the Guardian (G2 section) reviews some
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/feb/05/ebooks-ethical-living
Interesting read, and yes of course ebook's are more environmentally friendly. While I will stick with paper books, it's not very often I buy books first hand, I use the library alot and buy books from secondhand shops (recycling), and there are websites where you can swap books with other people too.