Debates: VERSUS?
John: I agree that when it comes to basic narrative book genres, the EVP argument is moot. Even complex nonfiction content such as reference works and educational content can only benefit by becoming fully digital. However, there are several ways in which ebooks (or interactive e-content, if you prefer) have not yet met the standard set by print. While digital reference materials and other nonfiction can be digitally enhanced, it is presently cost-prohibitive to do so.
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.