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“I'm floating between multiple media. I really wish you could buy the hardcover book and it would come with the digital download and audible version. I spend stupid amounts of money because I'm usually buying my books in at least two formats.” quote by Atul Gawande
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“I'm floating between multiple media. I really wish you could buy the hardcover book and it would come with the digital download and audible version. I spend stupid amounts of money because I'm usually buying my books in at least two formats.”

Atul Gawande

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Source Essay: The New Yorker, 2020

The author laments buying books in multiple formats, wishing for a single purchase that includes all media versions.

In simple terms: Desires unified book formats.

Key Takeaway

Seek integrated media solutions.

Themes

publishing technology consumer behavior

Mood

frustrated hopeful

Type

industry consumer

When to use this quote

  • library acquisition
  • personal budgeting
  • reading habits

Key Concepts

digital rights format consolidation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can publishers simplify media access?
  • What formats do you value most?
A Different Perspective

Cost may be prohibitive for publishers.

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