Electronic version of a book that can be read on digital devices. A digital publication equivalent to a traditional printed book.
Compound word formed in the 1990s from 'electronic' and 'book'. Represents the digital revolution's impact on traditional publishing and reading habits.
The word 'ebook' is barely 30 years old but has already transformed how we think about reading and publishing. Unlike physical books that exist as objects, ebooks exist as code, making them simultaneously more fragile (dependent on technology) and more durable (perfect copies forever).
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