The Fate of the Printed Book

What role will printed books play in our lives from now on? Pronouncements that the "digital era" of reading is here to stay are commonplace; Amazon announced nearly two years ago that e-book sales had eclipsed hardcover book sales. Check out this recent Slate article ("What Will Become of the Paper Book?"), which gives an interesting take on how printed books might evolve. A piece on NPR.org presents the view that it's not an either/or question: both e-books and printed books will have a place in our lives.