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The History of Books

Everything Everywhere Daily

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The Evolution of E-Books and E-Ink Technology

This chapter traces the origins of e-books from the introduction of PDFs by Adobe in 1992 and explores the benefits of E-ink technology, such as its battery efficiency and ease of readability in sunlight. It also discusses the accessibility of digital books through platforms like Project Gutenberg, while acknowledging the enduring popularity of physical books.

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