Good ole book

With the introduction of the iPad looming oh so terrifyingly close on our horizons, (some lucky buggers have already pilfered a few I'm sure), what does it mean for the poor old book?! Is it the end of paper in the form of a convenient tablet? I bloody hope not. I know paper cuts are annoying and all, but we would miss them eventually. Here's a few reasons why I think books will stick around:

1) nothing beats the smell of a good book.
2) you don't need a scratch-proof cover for your novel.
3) ikea would have to build something other than bookshelves.
4) charity shops can't sell used iPads or ebooks.
5) where would all the libraries go? They won't melt in the rain like berroccas will they now?
6) you wouldn't want to throw an iPad at a spider.
7) there'd be nothing for the bookworm to eat.
8) you can't replace the feel of a nice page betwixt finger and thumb.
9) the Nazis would have nothing to burn.
And 10) no matter how powerful a wizard Steve Jobs may be, he can't reverse a thousands years of people reclining on a couch and opening a good old book.

For shizzle, the iPad is amazing, even if it does defeat the point of a pocket. And yes the ebook is useful and advantageous, otherwise what would the independent author rely on?! But let's not forget about our old friend the book. Just like the vinyl record, traditional books I'm sure will refuse to die away. So next time you see that little charity shop on the corner, go have a peek. Treat yourself. (And the go buy an iPad)

Have fun!