In the early years of e-books, many predicted that the paper book would become a nostalgic item within a decade. But sales figures say otherwise.
Young readers, contrary to expectations, have contributed most to the growth in paper book sales. For them, a paper book is a chance to get away from screens.
Publishers have responded too: more careful covers, better paper and limited editions. The paper book is no longer just a carrier of text; it is an object.
Even so, the e-book hasn't disappeared. The two formats live side by side, and each has its own readers.