BOOK/MAGAZINE: Beyond the Words: The Future of Reading

Electronic reading devices are transforming the concept of a book. Digital tools advance beyond screens that talk and play videos, connecting readers to authors and online fan communities. Emma Teitgen downloaded "The Elements: A Visual Exploration" on her iPad. The seventh-grader, who lives in Pittsford, N.Y., calls Theodore Gray's e-book a "breath of fresh air" compared to her chemistry textbook. (Doug Benz / For The Times)...

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