Examining models

FEATURE STORY

In a lively feature item published in the New York Times, Lev Grossman outlines core differences between the three major forms the book has had over the past several millennia. Though an advocate for the familiar paper book — or codex — Grossman does a fascinating job explaining what’s been gained and lost with each shift in technology. Arguably, the thesis of this piece is not stated until the final paragraph.

Reading the Genre