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Think the Printed Book Is Dead? Think Again.

While many a market pundit will have you believe we're seeing the last days of printed text, don't believe everything you hear. Recent data suggests that the old pen and paper aren't going anywhere.

By Blake Bos Jul 23, 2013 at 7:11PM EST

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