Google Books

Google are in the process of scanning millions of out of print books, which will be added online to form the biggest online library. The idea has recently been approved by British publishing groups and authors. Readers will be able to go online and read extracts from books or buy the full copies. The idea has been a controversial one and according to the Times Online there are concerns that it will breach the copyright of some international authors. Others welcome the idea as it will be an important source of revenue for authors.

Although there are pros and cons to the idea, it certainly would make access to books easier and quicker and it may even encourage people to read more.

Add comment November 25th, 2009