Affected Quote by Alberto Manguel
“In our day, computer technology and the proliferation of books on CD-ROM have not affected - as far as statistics show - the production and sale of books in their old-fashioned codex form.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Enduring Book, by Alberto Manguel, 1995
Despite digital advances, traditional printed books remain popular, showing technology doesn’t replace old formats.
In simple terms: Print books survive digital age.
Key Takeaway
Value and preserve physical books.
Themes
tradition
technology
culture
literature
Mood
nostalgic
analytical
Type
observational
literary
When to use this quote
- bookstores
- libraries
- personal reading habits
- education policy
Key Concepts
media persistence
nostalgia
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people still prefer paper?
- How can print coexist with digital?
A Different Perspective
Digital media may still erode print sales over time.
