A book is much more than a delivery vehicle for its contents.

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The purpose of a book is not just to deliver its contents. The way you write it, its cover, the pictures and the symbols on the front and back side is what will entice you to pick up that particular book.

Source: The Man Who Loved Books Too Much: The True Story Of A Thief, A Detective, And A World Of Literary Obsession

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