Books: a beautifully browsable invention that needs no electricity and exists in a readable form no matter what happens.
Happy birthday, Nicholson Baker! The American writer is a vocal critic of libraries that destroy books, newspapers, and other paper-based media in favor of microfilm. In recognition of his efforts, he received the James Madison Freedom of Information Award in 1997.
Want to control which emails you receive from Goodreads? Go to
your email preferences
This email was sent by request to mshamma@gmail.com.
© 2016 Goodreads Inc
188 Spear Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105