Light and Shadow: the Age of Kindle
Light and Shadow: What will happen to books and reading in the Age of Kindle? Encounter I had the opportunity to make use of a friend’s Kindle a fortnight ago. Resistance Dear Reader, you may be shocked at my tardiness in coming to the most fashionable gadget in recent years. Indeed, in 2010, I fought off several offers of Kindle Christmas presents from the many friends and family who know very well my addiction to reading books. Temptation I was aware of the vast library of free books and that was a temptation: having them in my pocket, rather than stuck on the hard drive, or only available with internet access. What struck me was the sleek design of the Kindle, its comfortable lightness and ease of use; but most impressive its screen technology, unglaring and flicker-free. Overcrowding As my large Victorian terrace house will not accommodate more purchases of books it makes sense to switch at least some of my purchas