A New Documentary On The Future of Books
Out of Print is a documentary about the state of the publishing industry, the impact of Google and Amazon on publishing, and the future of books as we know them.
The documentary, which is narrated by Meryl Streep, is described on the official site as a movie that:
draws us into the topsy-turvy world of words, illuminating the turbulent and exciting journey from the book through the digital revolution. Jeff Bezos, Ray Bradbury, Scott Turow, Jeffrey Toobin, parents, students, educators, scientists – all highlight how this revolution is changing everything about the printed word – and changing us.
Here’s the trailer: