Thanks for drawing my attention to this heartening piece of news, Chris. Many years ago the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) used to offer either paperback or hardback formats for their braille books. I always plumped for the hardback books as the cloth boards provided greater protection for the braille, they looked nicer on bookshelves and (perhaps most importantly) they didn’t fall apart easily. Now RNIB issue all their titles in cardboard covers, bound in ring binders and (unsurprisingly) the binders frequently become detached from the books. In contrast my hardback braille books have stood the test of time. RNIB is a charity so I do understand why (from a cost perspective) they no longer offer hardback formats. I do, however regret the demise of the hardback braille book and would be prepared to pay more for a book which lasted longer. Sadly we live in a throw-away society so long may the hardback book (in print if not in braille) stand rock-like against this trend. Kevin
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The article surprised me, 11% on the rise. Myself, I do think they are they are too big.
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I personally like hardcovers, I just don’t like to pay the money for them in comparison to buying the cheaper softcover.
The only time I would buy a hardcover is at a used bookstore.
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I adore the hard back format. Yes, I know they use up trees unless they are recyclates, but there is just something so splendid about them.
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Agreed, Chris
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Yay for Hard Covers!
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I love hardbacks … I would be devastated
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Thanks for drawing my attention to this heartening piece of news, Chris. Many years ago the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) used to offer either paperback or hardback formats for their braille books. I always plumped for the hardback books as the cloth boards provided greater protection for the braille, they looked nicer on bookshelves and (perhaps most importantly) they didn’t fall apart easily. Now RNIB issue all their titles in cardboard covers, bound in ring binders and (unsurprisingly) the binders frequently become detached from the books. In contrast my hardback braille books have stood the test of time. RNIB is a charity so I do understand why (from a cost perspective) they no longer offer hardback formats. I do, however regret the demise of the hardback braille book and would be prepared to pay more for a book which lasted longer. Sadly we live in a throw-away society so long may the hardback book (in print if not in braille) stand rock-like against this trend. Kevin
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Thanks for that information, Kevin
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Why do they still publish hardbacks? Because there would be hardened bibliophiles protesting on the streets if they stopped….
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LOL
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I shall join you on the barricades Sue, if they ever do!
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I doubt we’ll be alone, Kevin 🙂
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