Science fiction book publisher Baen Books has already begun publishing titles on its website, sometimes several months before the books hit the stores. The experts say that e-books have not yet begun to erode traditional book sales. Dave Nee, who owns a science fiction and fantasy bookstore in Berkeley, California, says these online books haven't hurt business and in some cases they've spurred sales. There is a joy still, of reading a paper book that you can't get from the electronic version. That's just for the hardware.
Downloadable titles cost a couple dollars more than hardcover versions of books.
If you can afford it, though, an e-book is definitely a definitely a nice complement to the real thing. TechTV Inc. All rights reserved. We respect your privacy .