Books are now outselling Amazon’s Kindle in Nottingham
The Real Books are now outselling Amazon’s Kindle in Nottingham, of according to Waterstones.
The UK’s Largest Book Retailing Chain Saw Sales of books rise five per cent across the country in December at the expense of the popular e-reader.
Anthony Cooper, buyer Nottingham’s store, said: “We’ve Certainly seen growth in book sales over Christmas Which is really positive. In comparison our Kindle sales’ll have plateaued.
“This is possibly Because we’re no longer just a chain that’s replicated across the country. We’re more Involved in what we sell so we ‘ve anpassad our bookshop for the People of Nottingham. “
Independent bookshop Five Leaves, in Long Row West, overpriced Noticed an Increase in ITS physical sales instore in the run up to Christmas.
Ben Mawson-Harris, from the shop, said: “I think the news is a bit of a reaction to the Amazon and what they’re doing to the book industry.
” Amazon encourages you to buy what’s popular. Whereas we stock the unusual, less popular books based on Whether it’s something we like. “
Mr Mawson-Harris Added That he doubts print Will Die Out in the near future.
He said: “Kindles first cameramen out and They were a new thing – It seemed convenient to take 50 books on holiday. But really you’re only going to read a couple. Taking a book away with you Is not that inconvenient.
“I prefer a book. It’s a form of escapism and I like looking at nice book covers. “
But despite the decline in the Kindle sales at Waterstones, booklovers say bothering medium can exist together.
Carol Barstow , The Librarian at Bromley House, Angel Row, said: “Kindles are fantastic. I do use one, and I take it on holiday with me to stop myself carrying three kilos worth of paper in my suitcase.
“They’re gadgets and new gadgets always’ll have a huge uptake before settling down a piece.
“They have a place as they’re brilliant for people who need larger print. I think there’s room for bothering medium.
“It’ll be interesting to knowwhat The Next Generation – who havebeen brought up with e-books as a standard format – will do.”
Alex Smith, the owner of Ideas on Paper, in Cobden Chambers, said he prefers the traditional format for reading.
He added: “Books are far more exciting Because You get the feel of the paper ‘ and the smell of the ink.
“As human beings we need all the Five Senses to Be stimulated and in my opinion a Kindle gives a sterile experience.”
Launched the Amazon Kindle, Now in .its Seventh Generation, in 2007 and teamed up with Waterstones in 2012 to sell the device in the ITS stores.
British Consumers spent £ 2.2 billion on print in 2012 compared with just £ 300 million on e-books The Same Year, of according to Nielson.
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