Now that digitized books may be bought online, james gleick says that book
publishing has reached a "shining moment" because:

a. the printed book will become obsolete like the phonograph.
b. printed books will become much more expensive.
c. the printed book can now be appreciated as a physical object.
d. books can always be replaced easily.

Now that digitized books may be bought online, James Gleick says that book  publishing has reached a "shining moment" because "the printed books can now be appreciated as a physical object".

Explanation:

There are various reasons which make books appreciated as a physical object.

A book, in its physical form does not require electricity to be read. One can read it even if the electricity and internet knocks out. Moreover, a physical book keeps the reader focused on the content rather on advertisements and links unlike e-books.

Besides its easy access and focus, it keeps one focused on his progress with the count of number of pages. One can always have important points and lines highlighted in physical books, which can’t be done in e-books.

Apart from these mentioned points, a physical book has numerous other benefits like it does not strain our eyes like e-books, we can always get our older books exchanged for newer ones, decorate it as per our taste, can have a beautiful and vast library etc.  

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