Are we headed toward a world without a paper printed hard copy book?

[yikes77]

I like the smell of a new book.  If that was ever taken away, I'd weep.

[cwillard1]

I think it started to look that way but, some people really want the paper copy.   Every time we try to go to a paperless system we are spending more money printing out what is needed.   

[hawkeye3210]

For future generations, absolutely headed in that direction although there will always be a need for some hard copies.

[ancmetro]

  Some books have become a nuisance, a health hazard. Yes, I am ready for summaries or synopsis online. By the way, some incunables (ancient books) are irreplaceable...so do not forget to view or read some before they are gone forever.

[melissajh44]

I like the idea of that.

[haimsterette]

As a writer and a book lover, I'm not exaggerating when I say I will cry the day books are no more, if that day comes. I still love the experience of holding a hard copy book--in the bath, in bed--and flipping the pages and smelling the crisp paper. I can't live without books. 

[patapon555]

I'd be okay with that. We all know and accept that print media is dying.

[sak4kat]

That's the direction our world is heading.  Several printing presses have shut down in lieu of having to go out of business... just not enough money keeping them going.  Downloading a book or article is so much more affordable and convenient.. which is a shame.  I to love the feel of crisp pages and the smell that comes with a new book, a comfy couch and a cup of coffee combined.

[dinkydawes]

No, I enjoy going to A Library. I love a book in my hand, Just finished Heirs and Graces, and will start Ripper Next.

[surveypro2016]

Sadly everything is moving to digital: books, newspapers, coupons, etc. I am old fashioned. I like to have the book and newspaper in my hand.

[gaylasue]

I don't think so.  There are still a large amount of people (the older generation) who do not use computers.  My husband refuses to use a computer....

[cathy37]

I hope not.  I have a nook and use it sometimes, but there is nothing like picking up a good book and reading it from cover to cover.

[braggin]

No, I really don't think there ever will be a world without printed books. People love the feel of books while reading too much to give them up. They like to hold and own printed books. I bought a Kindle years ago and used it to read exactly one book. Now all I do is keep it charged every few months.

[makeblessed]

It seems that way, the world is forcing us to change, it use to be when you went to a meeting or conference you received a printed copy of everything, now they want you to use your laptop or tablet to follow along.

[natashaspy]

It certainly looks that way but I really hope not. I would much rather have something I can hold in my hands and turn pages than looking at electronics all the time to read.