PRINTED BOOK AND EBOOK

A book is a physical book that has the text, images, etc., printed on paper. The pages are bound together, and the book has either a hardcover or softcover (paperback).

Printed book :
Printed book contains number of pages bound together with its front cover and back cover page and refers to the physical book. In portability point of view these books are not so good as compared to e-book. E-books are offered, stored, distributed and read in physical form. So there is no requirement of electronic device like computer, smart phones, laptops etc to read these books.

Example of printed books can be the books that we have physically and we are using it daily by taking it with us in our school bag.

E-book :
E-book contains all pages in digital format means the book is transformed into electronic form and it refers to the digital book. In portability point of view these books are so good as compared to printed book. E-books are offered, stored, distributed and read in electronic form. So there is always requirement of electronic device like computer, smart phones, laptops etc to read these books.

Example of e-book can be the books that we have digitally and we are using it daily by taking it with us to college in our laptop.

Comparison between EBook and Printed Book:

Compariosn	eBook	Printed Book
Definition	It is an electronic version of a conventional printed book.	A printed book is basically a set of printed sheets of paper which are put together and encased in a protective cover.
Storage	Hundreds, or even thousands of eBooks can be stored in a single device	This books require a physical space to get stored.
Portability	One can just carry a single device with many eBooks	Being a tangible item, the weight of the book defines the portability of the printed book
Cost	Generally, these are comparatively cheaper than the printed books. However, eBook readers and computers may incur some added expenses	These are comparatively expensive than the eBooks.
Speed	Most of the eBooks cannot be retrieved fast, as it may take some time to load them	One can just start reading it after picking them. The pages can be easily flipped or bookmarked.
Feel	EBook readers are composed of plastic and metal, thus one cannot experience the real feel of the book	Printed books are made of paper. One can touch and feel the texture of the book.
Ease	Some basic knowledge of computer is required in order to read an eBook. EBook reads need to be installed and learned	Very easy to read.
Durability	Tends to be more durable, as they cannot be affected by physical damages. However, a virus can create a problem.	They are prone to any of the physical damages like getting wet or tearing.
Sharing	Most of the eBooks are not eligible for being shared due to licensing restrictions and digital rights	One can easily share and resell the book
Resource required	Power	Paper (cycled or recycled)