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“e-books "smell like burned fuel” quote by Ray Bradbury
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““e-books "smell like burned fuel””

Ray Bradbury

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Future of Reading, 1972

He likens the smell of e‑books to burned fuel, implying they lack the sensory richness of physical books.

In simple terms: E‑books feel sterile compared to printed books.

Key Takeaway

Consider the sensory loss of digital reading.

Themes

technology nostalgia sensory experience

Mood

nostalgic critical

Type

literary observational

When to use this quote

  • library design
  • bookstore ambiance
  • personal reading habits

Key Concepts

materiality digital fatigue

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do senses shape our love of reading?
  • Can digital media replicate tactile joy?
A Different Perspective

Some appreciate convenience over smell.

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