en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/911400 Comments by bkahan http://www.todshuttleworth.com/2010/03/why-publishers-will-still-be-relevant/#IDComment62259508 Although not in the publishing business, personally I will take holding a book in my hands instead of a digital device. Still something to be said about walking into a store and reading the cover, looking inside and feeling the pages turn with your fingers. Highlighting areas of interest. I realize the digital age is coming. But having a Kindle on the table does not give the feeling or the inspiration of walking into someones den or library filled with books. One can almost smell the knowledge. Self publishing is a reality. The key will not be in the actually printing of the pages, but the service the publisher provides to the author. This will close the gap between, " I can do this myself for less", vs " The service my publishers provides me is fantastic. They were the key to my book being wildly successful!" I could sell my house by myself, but a Realtor will bring people to my door and increase my chances of a successful sale. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:03:42 +0000 http://www.todshuttleworth.com/2010/03/why-publishers-will-still-be-relevant/#IDComment62259508