Umberto Eco and E-books

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

The Frankfurt International Book Fair 2011, from October 12-16, dealt specially with the growth of the e-book business and the digital world. One world literary figure who joined the debates and discussions on the latest phenomenon in the publishing industry was Umberto Eco.

The Italian man of letters this year launched his book, This is Not the End of the Book: A Conversation Curated by Jean-Philippe de Tonnac. The tome remains optimistic about the future of conventional, printed books. In the same forum he also promoted his newest novel, Il cimitero di Praga (The Prague Cemetery).

Tempo's Sri Pudyastuti had the opportunity to talk with Umberto Eco. She also writes on the tradition of home libraries in Iceland, this year's guest of honor at the fair.

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TEN Nintendo units in the small pavilion with only two white tables kept operating. Children visiting the Frankfurt International Book Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, in the second week of October were engrossed in the game though they had to stand until the fair closed at 7:30pm. Those who hadn't yet had their turn waited patiently. Nothing was on sale there and all the Nintendo equipment was provided gratis. "Let them play to their satisfaction and l

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