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> I concede that the thumping noise is better for you with a paperback. But otherwise, the web-based book is better for everyone. The author's style se
by mod 10y ago
> I concede that the thumping noise is better for you with a paperback. But otherwise, the web-based book is better for everyone.
The author's style seems to be very opinionated and blunt, and I appreciate that, but a web-based book is not better for me.
The reasons listed are great examples of the benefits of web-based books, but I do not find web-based books readable.
I read the FAQ, and I get it: he's not releasing a paper version. Ever. I may power through it on a screen, someday, if it is well-received.
- rbjorklin 10y agoHave you considered an eReader such as the Amazon Paperwhite?
- mod 10y agoI've heard good things, but I've yet to try one. I always just buy a (physical) book.
- barrkel 10y agoI've found linear navigation to be a bit of a blocker with e-readers; they're great for narrative, but with something more reference-like, you often need to hop back and forth and the interface is more limiting.
- criddell 10y agoI don't think Butterick will release a Kindle version either.
- bobochan 10y agoI am disappointed too. This looks like a very interesting book and there would be plenty of room on my bookshelf among the many Scheme, Common Lisp, and Clojure books that I have paid for and refer to frequently. Good documentation is hard to find and having a physical copy means that I it will be available to me for decades. Almost 20 years ago I picked up a hardbound copy of "The C++ Standard Library: A Tutorial and Reference" by Nicolai Josuttis and it is still something I love having within arms reach of my keyboard.