Jeff Bezos’ laugh is the most unsettling thing I’ve ever heard in my life
Out of Print, narrated by Meryl Streep, 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.
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6What people say
This short documentary would make for a great companion piece to Olivier Assayas’ Non-Fiction. Out of Print studies the book, charting its history, examining its present and pondering its future. It’s a fascinating discussion and debate, with the representation of diverse views on the impacts of technology to reading, writing and learning. It’s a subject that is close to my heart, and whilst it may not have allayed any concerns I had, it’s good to know these concerns are shared by others.
I have the overwhelming urge to read a book now
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What is Out of Print about?+
Out of Print explores the transformative impact of the digital revolution on the publishing industry, examining how technology has altered the production, consumption, and preservation of books.
Who directed Out of Print?+
Out of Print was directed by Vivienne Roumani, a filmmaker known for her work on documentaries regarding the literary and cultural landscape, and was released in 2013.
