I just bought the only physical encyclopedia still in print, and I regret nothing
I just bought the only physical encyclopedia still in print, and I regret nothing
The still-updated World Book Encyclopedia is my antidote to the information apocalypse.
That'd be neat to have... 1200 bucks!? get outta here
Yeah, this article sounds like it's written by someone trying to justify his purchase
That's reasonable, imho. It's such a niche product that it doesn't have economies of scale to bring the price down.
I was actually expecting a higher price, tbh. 22 university textbooks would set you back about $2200, right? (Or so I hear... I haven't been in a university bookstore in over a decade.)
I love the idea of owning one, but I'd never buy it. Makes sense it's mostly schools and public libraries buying them.
Alternative for those who don’t have $1k+ and a whole load of shelf space: Kiwix - You can download an offline copy of Wikipedia.
It’s actually quite useful when/if you go traveling or live near low-signal areas. Can get a copy on your phone for quick reference for pretty much anything.