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“I believe that by releasing "passing interest/low keepsake-value literature" from the burden of physicality, you are actually releasing the words from their worst liability: the price and inconvenience of actual bookness.” quote by John Hodgman
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“I believe that by releasing "passing interest/low keepsake-value literature" from the burden of physicality, you are actually releasing the words from their worst liability: the price and inconvenience of actual bookness.”

John Hodgman

About This Quote

Source Essay: “The Book of the World”, 2012

Releasing digital text frees words from the physical costs of paper, making ideas more accessible.

In simple terms: Digital formats remove price and inconvenience of books.

Key Takeaway

Consider digital publishing for wider reach.

Themes

technology literature accessibility

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • educational resources
  • personal libraries
  • archiving

Key Concepts

digital media publishing economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What value does a physical book hold for you?
  • How does format affect your engagement?
A Different Perspective

Digital formats can lack tactile experience and permanence.

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