E-books vs Paperback @ Debate Continues
Sadiq Ali, founder of Thopudu Bandi, an initiative to improve readership across villages in the State especially for the young minds, talks about his inference from first-hand experience.
Ebooks vs paperbacks
A revolution on its own, Kindle has been gifted to many
avid readers for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions. But how
many have made the ‘switch’ from physical leaves will have opposing viewpoints.
Kartik Rao, who is the founder of Storyboard, a content studio, feels that
Kindle helps him read amidst his busy schedule.
“There is a certain romanticism associated with a
paperback, but it is cumbersome too. I am able to continue my extensive reading
habit thanks to Kindle. It allows me to read whenever I find the time.
Apart from the device, the mobile app gives more scope for
reading on-the-go.”
Future of reading
Amazon’s annual reading survey (2014) has deemed
Hyderabad at the 4th position in the country — with NCR, Bangalore and Mumbai
taking the top three spots. The survey also points out that Indian writing was
the top-selling genre.
In this regard, Sadiq explains, “Indian authors have a
booming presence in both local and international markets. When I took the
pushcart to different places, a lot of youngsters have asked for Chetan
Bhagat’s books. Also writers like Amish Tripathi and Devdutt Pattanaik tell
Indian stories in English, hence reaching a wider audience.”
The recent book fair in the city was an indicator of the
future of books. “I had two stalls and we sold Rs 7.5 lakh worth of books in
just 10 days. I feel positive that we will be back to basics with reading, just
as we have with so many others aspects of our lives,” adds Sadiq.
Regards
Prof. Pralhad Jadhav
Master of Library &
Information Science (NET Qualified)
Senior Manager @ Knowledge
Repository
Khaitan & Co
Twitter Handle | @Pralhad161978
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