“Two States” was on my Books to Read list for quite sometime. I was glad to receive an e- version of it from my friend. The reason is quite simple – It is ECONOMICAL (word is complicated though in the so called management terms). I am not a voracious reader but off late books also keep me occupied. I quickly e-mailed the soft copy to my office id so that I can read it at breaks between which I work and then started to read the e-version in my DELL. Hmm… It was interesting to read for the tinge of humor in Chetan's narration of the cross cultures and of course, the inquisitiveness to know the personal life of one of the popular writers of India today. But I could not continue to read for some reason. I din't have the same pleasure that I do when I hold the book in my hand and read. My mind travels from Murugan Idli kadai’s jigardanda to the client presentation scheduled in the following week – having my e -book window opened. I was wondering what is it that SO appealing having the hard copy in the hand!!! – Too many things –
The paper aroma,
the pride of holding “My Own Book” in my hand,
feeling the book when I turn on pages,
scribbling with pencil on the book amidst reading,
the feeling of looking back the books I have read in my book shelf after some days,
and the most important thing – I can avoid the embarrassment of minimizing my e-book window when my boss suddenly invades my cubicle
The total experience of holding the book in hand and reading it – isn’t the tangible - intangible?
It is also one of reasons which stopped me from writing blogs as they are “E” versions. The joy of penning it in a paper is more wonderful than writing an e-ersion. I do appreciate the e-versions for I am able to share it easily with you though the intangibles are close to my heart.
The paper aroma,
the pride of holding “My Own Book” in my hand,
feeling the book when I turn on pages,
scribbling with pencil on the book amidst reading,
the feeling of looking back the books I have read in my book shelf after some days,
and the most important thing – I can avoid the embarrassment of minimizing my e-book window when my boss suddenly invades my cubicle
The total experience of holding the book in hand and reading it – isn’t the tangible - intangible?
It is also one of reasons which stopped me from writing blogs as they are “E” versions. The joy of penning it in a paper is more wonderful than writing an e-ersion. I do appreciate the e-versions for I am able to share it easily with you though the intangibles are close to my heart.
good start...keep writing more....
ReplyDeletecompletely agree.. but i find ebook good for me to read in office hours :)
ReplyDeletegood work..and keep writing..ur command on language is fantastic..
yeah! e-version will make you sit and STUDY like in exams whereas paper version you can hold anyway you want and read relaxedly. Anyway next gen KINDLE reader and APPLE IPAD are making ways into market. Lets c how the trend changes!
ReplyDeletei like the ...isn't the tangibles intangible...part...food for thought!! interesting reads ur blogs are...looking fwd to more of them:)
ReplyDeleteI had this trouble for a while, further on I just picked on to reading and doing stuff so much on screen, my fingers feel strange holding a book or a paper and pen... you will get used to ebooks sooner or later.. :)
ReplyDeleteyour writings are unassuming, fresh and has mild humor accompanied with a non-serious tone.. loved reading them so far...