Richard De BuryBooks appear to be the most immediate instruments of speculative delight.
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As a publisher, I have been more than aware of the fact that books are one of the most immediate instruments of speculative delight. I think that is why more and more readers are turning to ebooks. It’s a new form of reading that allows readers to take more control over their reading experience.
Source: The Love Of Books: The Philobiblion Of Richard De Bury
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