Books have been around for a long time, but the introduction of the printing press in the 15th century transformed books from luxury objects that only the very wealthy could afford into almost mundane things, present in every home. But in our lifetimes we're witnessing another technological revolution: the advent of the e-book, which makes traditional books seem, at best, a bit of a throwback, and at worst, obsolete. This had has, I think, a really interesting effect on the design of books: just like folks in the middle ages, we are once again starting to see them more as cherished objects and less as utilities.
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