AbeBooks

Richard from 24HourMall

Review

There are plenty of naysayers out there who have held up the internet boom of the last ten years as the death knell of the printed page. What these people have failed to take into account is the timelessness of books. We're still a long way from a true changeover. There are just too many intangibles inherent in bound books for society to discard them simply because a supposedly better format has come along. People thought radio would kill the printed word. Television too. And yet books endure; a computer screen just can't provide the visceral pleasures that a good book can. The smell of the pages, the heft of the book in your hands?these are far more important than some people realize. When was the last time you heard of someone curling up on the couch to read their laptop? Not to say that it doesn't happen, but still?books maintain their importance. This isn't to say that the internet hasn't had an effect on the way we view books; online bookselling has become a major industry. For those with interests that extend beyond the typical, we have sites such as Abebooks.com. This site connects booksellers from all over the world, with new and used titles available at a variety of prices. In addition, there are sections devoted to rare and out-of-print books, first editions, signed books, and all manner of other kinds of collectible books. The selection is impressive, and the search functions are comprehensive, allowing you to narrow down your choices quickly and efficiently. You'll be able to find just what you're looking for with minimal effort, and find it fast.