Debates: VERSUS?
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The Aesthetic Argument
Steve: Many argue that printed books are more beautiful than ebooks, and that art should be valued over mere utility. I agree that many print books are beautiful. I have many books that are quite lovely to read and that add warmth to a room when viewed en masse.
John Parsons (john@intuideas.com), former Editorial Director of The Seybold Report, is an independent writer, ghostwriter, and editor. He is the co-author of the interactive printed textbook, Introduction to Graphic Communication, on the art, science and business of print, which has been adopted by Ryerson, Arizona State, the University of Houston, and many other schools and vocational training centers. Custom editions of the book are under consideration by major printing companies and franchises for internal training purposes.