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“It was a real book—onionskin pages bound in what might have been actual leather. Miller had seen pictures of them before; the idea of that much weight for a single megabyte of data struck him as decadent. “Detective.” quote by James S.A. Corey
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““It was a real book—onionskin pages bound in what might have been actual leather. Miller had seen pictures of them before; the idea of that much weight for a single megabyte of data struck him as decadent. “Detective.””

James S.A. Corey

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Expanse” series, 2011

A massive, leather‑bound book feels decadent, highlighting data weight.

In simple terms: Heavy books feel luxurious.

Key Takeaway

Value thoughtful design.

Themes

technology luxury data

Mood

reflective curious

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • reading
  • book design
  • digital archiving
  • library curation

Key Concepts

science fiction material culture information theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why cherish physical media?
  • How does format affect perception?
A Different Perspective

Physical weight may be impractical.

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