tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939659229212767042.post836560577263073027..comments2024-03-23T12:04:55.014+00:00Comments on PAUL DERVAN: Download 'Free' by Chris AndersonPaul Dervanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18094512742232736380noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939659229212767042.post-32368998274828684972009-07-22T15:39:59.221+01:002009-07-22T15:39:59.221+01:00Cheers for the linkin Paul.
@Will L - Less of a g...Cheers for the linkin Paul.<br /><br />@Will L - Less of a gimmick, more of a necessity given the title. None of the UK ebook stores are giving it away for free so I reckon the publishers over there want to give it away.<br /><br />Anderson actually makes that point in one of the chapters about people still prefering analogue books rather than digital. <br /><br />Personally, I'm using the Sony Reader more and more now especially for non-fiction business related books such as Free. It does take a little getting used to though, but the more books you read on it, the less your brain "rebels" and says "this should be paper". I definitely believe there is a big mental block because we are so used to paper books.le craichttp://www.lecraic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939659229212767042.post-70489290577495386592009-07-21T20:22:49.410+01:002009-07-21T20:22:49.410+01:00cheers lads. I haven't downloaded myself. Woul...cheers lads. I haven't downloaded myself. Wouldn't work on my mac. I prefer a real book but am willing to read online if free...Paul Dervanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18094512742232736380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939659229212767042.post-64396069770631262752009-07-21T10:57:02.324+01:002009-07-21T10:57:02.324+01:00Seems like a gimmick so that Chris Anderson can cr...Seems like a gimmick so that Chris Anderson can craftily elude the charge of hypocrisy.<br /><br />Ever since I heard him discuss his new book on the BBC World Service back in Jan, I have been very curious to read this. Despite Malcolm Gladwell's scarthing review recently, I think Anderson is onto something here.<br /><br />Sadly, as often as I may try, I simply cannot enjoy reading PDFs. I have also tried and failed with various i-phone reading apps, Kindle and Sony Reader.<br /><br />Alas,there is no substitute for curling up with an absorbing "real" book.Will Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939659229212767042.post-37210554960373110562009-07-20T21:40:25.311+01:002009-07-20T21:40:25.311+01:00Thanks for the link Paul. I wanted to get this boo...Thanks for the link Paul. I wanted to get this book but the credit card is maxed!!Kevin Dunnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08067065780183601665noreply@blogger.com