paper or plastic
Here is a
wiki presenting design philosophy for e-book viewer-programs and authoring-tools. The presentation format selected is the codex with 22 of the features related to page navigation. If the scroll format is considered other navigation options would be presented. But is there a native screen format possible? Yes, if the reading device is a presumed blank book awaiting browser rendering of any format. It may even be time to admit that default to browser presentation is the destiny of native screen format.
another great new book studies program
“The Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS) and Illinoisís Rare Book & Manuscript Library announce the creation of the
Midwest Book & Manuscript Studies (MBMS) program. The program draws on leaders from the field to offer high quality, intensive courses on the history of manuscripts and books and the unique skills and approaches to librarianship that such collections require. Courses include the history of the book, special collections librarianship, archival studies, and printing history.”
visit the best book materials makers
New websites for
Pergamena and
Shanna give us a wonderful feeling that the craft skills for excellent book making are alive to this day.
will the real e-book pop-up all around us?
“Area residents and visitors to the
Amana Colonies can now explore the communityís heritage through a high-tech game of navigation and puzzle-solving using the Global Positioning System (GPS). The Amana Heritage Societyís ìPassport to Historyî GPS adventure is a fun, educational, and family-friendly activity. Itís a great way to tour the Amana villages. You can get started on your adventure by picking up your passport and instructions at the Amana Heritage Museum. Use your own in-car or handheld GPS unit, or borrow one from the museum.”
Get ready for this; the real e-book is a blank book. The hand-held reading device tour can also be the souvenir print-out. A personalized book-on demand. Or any travel log, or any family trip. This would appeal to the educational market including the home schooling community.