I hope there are more people than just snobs who will be interested in this machine -- although admittedly that population would be big enough to make this machine a success.
considering first copy costs (higher the print-run the cheaper is each book) I don't think that it would be cheaper for best selling titles. the major problem at hand: you can't browse for books as you do now, you need to know what you want. this would be a disaster for small publishing houses and books with only a small print-run. al those little gems one just stumbles upon because of an intriguing cover won't be found anymore.
I have a Kindle, but some of the pdf books that I use as references do not display well on it. Until the ebook readers can display a hardback-sized book at hardback resolution, there will still be a niche for this service- but its days are numbered.
Though this is a novel concept, after working with this company, I am embittered by their business ethics and irresponsible practices when dealing with vendors. Never in my decades of experience dealing with clients have I encountered a company (On Demand Books) who enter into an agreement, neglect payment for months, and then decide to choose to pay their vendors only the amount they deserve. This is a warning to work with this company.
DO WANT . They should have these in libraries instead.
ReplyDeleteI've done some digging and the most recent estimate I've seen is USD$125,000.
ReplyDeleteWhat would be the cost of this machine
ReplyDeletewe've come a long way, baby, since the first printing presses! I love this machine!
ReplyDeleteI hope there are more people than just snobs who will be interested in this machine -- although admittedly that population would be big enough to make this machine a success.
ReplyDeleteconsidering first copy costs (higher the print-run the cheaper is each book) I don't think that it would be cheaper for best selling titles.
ReplyDeletethe major problem at hand: you can't browse for books as you do now, you need to know what you want. this would be a disaster for small publishing houses and books with only a small print-run. al those little gems one just stumbles upon because of an intriguing cover won't be found anymore.
Incredible. That can only be portentous type of material!
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ReplyDeleteLULZ i love the people that are like "Just get a kindle"
ReplyDeleteI actually like having real books.
Why? My Laserjet 4250 is below 1 Eurocent per page including paper. I have a video where i show it's being used to "pirate" academic textbooks :)
ReplyDeletepenny per page? oh my gosh!
ReplyDeleteI NEED THIS IN MY LIFE
ReplyDeleteAnother thing I want and can't ever have ;o;
ReplyDeleteI have a Kindle, but some of the pdf books that I use as references do not display well on it. Until the ebook readers can display a hardback-sized book at hardback resolution, there will still be a niche for this service- but its days are numbered.
ReplyDeleteI see this as a new way for pirates to pirate books, but am also impressed with the technology.
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ReplyDeleteI wonder if this means you can change the font size for those of us with sight issues.
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ReplyDeletejajaaj nice video!! Lol!! XD
ReplyDeleteThough this is a novel concept, after working with this company, I am embittered by their business ethics and irresponsible practices when dealing with vendors. Never in my decades of experience dealing with clients have I encountered a company (On Demand Books) who enter into an agreement, neglect payment for months, and then decide to choose to pay their vendors only the amount they deserve. This is a warning to work with this company.
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