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web2write Idensen on 14 Jul 13Open Journal Systems Journal Help User Username Password Remember me Journal Content Search Browse By Issue By Author By Title Other Journals Font Size Make font size smaller Make font size default Make font size larger Current Issue Atom logo RSS2 logo RSS1 logo Article Tools Print this article Indexing metadata How to cite item Email this article (Login required) Email the author (Login required) About The Author Terje Hillesund Home About Login Register Search Current Archives Announcements SUBMISSIONS Home > Volume 6, Number 10 - 1 October 2001 > Hillesund Will E-books change the world? Terje Hillesund Abstract This paper argues that the evolution of e-book technology is related to the penetrating impact of networks and information technology on society. It defines the concept of e-book and describes some aspects of e-book technology. By focusing on book production processes, the paper examines what probable consequences the development of e-books and a global network economy will have for publishers and book industries. E-books, along with other electronic formats, will trigger major changes as the digital products and distribution channels will force the logic of the network economy on the book publishing industry.