By "dead," he of course doesn’t mean completely dead. So don't say dead. As a reader, I hope paper books are always available. They are much more enjoyable t

By "dead," he of course doesn’t mean completely dead. So don't say dead. As a reader, I hope paper books are always available. They are much more enjoyable to read. Maybe it's just because I spend so much time on a computer, but it's nice to read something without a device attached. A paper book is a real thing. It's crafted. E-books seem to have many more typos and bugs. The only bugs in paper books are the kind with legs. Paper books have a user interface that does exactly what you intend: turn the page, insert a bookmark, make a highlight if that's your thing. With the kindle I always have to worry about if it thinks I mean what I think I mean when I press the back button. E-books are based on software, and software's natural state is to suck. I don't have to worry about my codices running out of power. Also, devices are expensive. I don't have to worry about most codices getting stolen if I take them out in public. I have to be careful with my Kindle. When we have cheap, disposable e-readers, paper books might be in danger, but until then I think they're fine.