Out of Print

20132013
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55min

7.4/10

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Out of Print draws us into the topsy-turvy world of the written word, illuminating the turbulent, exciting journey from the book through the digital revolution. Writers, publishers, readers ... Read allOut of Print draws us into the topsy-turvy world of the written word, illuminating the turbulent, exciting journey from the book through the digital revolution. Writers, publishers, readers all in flux. Booksellers closing shop. Librarians and teachers seeking new roles. Storytel... Read allOut of Print draws us into the topsy-turvy world of the written word, illuminating the turbulent, exciting journey from the book through the digital revolution. Writers, publishers, readers all in flux. Booksellers closing shop. Librarians and teachers seeking new roles. Storytellers like Ray Bradbury, complemented by evocative visuals, weave a compelling tale. Scott ... Read all

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- Vivienne Roumani

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Out of Print draws us into the topsy-turvy world of the written word, illuminating the turbulent, exciting journey from the book through the digital revolution. Writers, publishers, readers all in flux. Booksellers closing shop. Librarians and teachers seeking new roles. Storytellers like Ray Bradbury, complemented by evocative visuals, weave a compelling tale. Scott Turow and Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon as an online bookstore, place us in the middle of their debate. People tell us they read snippets all day long, yet one of five Americans no longer reads a single book, in any format, in an entire year. Personal stories of parents and students take us into their worlds, highlighting how this revolution is changing every aspect of the printed word -- and changing us. —Anonymous

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10/10

An excellent documentary that challenges the viewer to consider the virtues of classical and modern forms of written communication.

Vivienne Roumani has created a thought - provoking documentary touching on themes we all encounter as parents, educators and citizens. In the film we experience modes of communication from traditional print to modern electronic media from the diverse perspectives of an elementary school child to the director of one of the world's largest public libraries, with strong advocates for both forms of communication along the way. In the process, we are not prodded to favor either print or electronic media, but are challenged to imagine the future, which may not be that far off, and how we and our children will be able to embrace the best of the past while accepting the inevitability of change.

The film is enhanced greatly by a dazzling visual impact that draws the viewer into the world of media and communication. Overall, a very exciting experience.

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