Whether Print or Digital, A Book’s Form Holds Meaning, Says Digital Printing Speaker

Reading is a remarkably human process of decoding, navigating, visualizing, and formulating new constructs. In any format, words are just abstract representations of real things. But books have the ability to help define who we are. They can transport us and all of our past experience into a very private space. It is our collective job to facilitate this process and to give the author an audience, but given the stormy climate, we’re forced to reexamine the best strategy to thrive.

Karen Romano, author of this article, is a senior publishing production executive and independent expert. She spoke at the 2014 Digital Book Printing Conference. The 2015 Digital Book Printing Conference will be held on October 27th at the New York City Union League. Register for the conference here, and use the code DIGI50 to take $50 off of your registration.

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