 | SO: ARE PRINTED BOOKS DEAD? Not quite. The rules for iPad content are still ambiguous. None of us has had enough time with the device to confidently define them. I have, however, spent six years thinking about materials, form, physicality and content and — to the best of my humble abilities — producing printed books. So, for now, here’s my take on the print side of things moving forward. Ask yourself, “Is your work disposable?” For me, in asking myself this, I only see one obvious ruleset: - Formless Content goes digital. - Definite Content gets divided between the iPad and printing. Of the books we do print — the books we make — they need rigor. They need to be books where the object is embraced as a canvas by designer, publisher and writer. This is the only way these books as physical objects will carry any meaning moving forward. |
Craig Mod is a “developer; writer; book designer; publisher; professional world-wide digital hobo”. Here’s what he has to say about books:
“I’ve always loved books. I’ve always loved computers. We are currently experiencing a very unique convergence point for things digital and analog. Because of this, I think that right now is a very exciting time to be involved with storytelling. The world is smaller than ever and the stories hidden in data and hitherto inaccessible cultures are just a few keystrokes or a plane ride away. I’m interested in engaging these stories, developing sustainable businesses that evoke thoughtful communities and finding ways to bridge cultures.” (more)
Check out the books he designed.
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