Monday, March 21, 2011

The Newest Thing in Paperbacks?


I recently read this article on  Shelf Awareness (a publishing blog) and it piqued my interest. Sound interesting to anyone?

Dutch Flip for 'Flipback' Book


A new paperback format?

The "flipback" book, introduced in the Netherlands in 2009 and "all the rage" there, is being touted as the "new Kindle," smaller and lighter than an e-reader but made out of paper, according to the Guardian.

Flipback books are printed on extra-thin paper; the spine stays open easily; text is printed "parallel" to the spine so one reads the book longways; and the whole thing is small enough to fit in a pocket.

Hodder & Stoughton is publishing a series of 12 flipbacks in June that will cost £9.99 each.


Scripture of the Day: D&C 59:16

3 comments:

  1. Sounds interesting. It could be especially good for trips.

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  2. I'd like to get my hands on one of those books. Thanks for letting us know.

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  3. They sound interesting. Hope they publish all my favorite books. They would fit better in my purse. I love to carry a book with me where ever I go.

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