02628cam a22003373u 4500 2820 UtSlPG 20260610133103.0 m cr n 260607r2001||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en fr iso639-1 Z Uzanne, Octave, 1851-1931 La Fin Des Livres The End of Books Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2001 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier HTML file Release date is 2001-09-01 Produced by Michael J. Ward "La Fin Des Livres" by Octave Uzanne and Albert Robida is a speculative commentary on the future of literature and communication written towards the end of the 19th century. The book, produced in the late 1800s, is a blend of science fiction and philosophical discourse, exploring the implications of advancements in technology on reading and the written word. The narrative suggests a radical transformation in society where traditional printed books are replaced by audio-based media, highlighting concerns over literacy's demise. The content of the book unfolds as a conversation among bibliophiles and intellectuals who gather after a scientific lecture to discuss the future of books. The narrator passionately argues that the advent of sound recording and playback technology will render printed texts obsolete, predicting a world where libraries become "phonographothèques," and literature is consumed through listening rather than reading. Notable points include the emergence of "narrators" who will supplant traditional authors, and the rise of interactive auditory experiences, where people might hear the voices of their favorite literary figures directly. As the conversation progresses, various predictions are made about the diminishing role of newspapers, the transformation of journalism, and the societal implications of shunning the written word in favor of auditory engagement. The book ultimately posits a future where the reliance on printing is abandoned due to advancements in sound technology, raising intriguing questions about the nature of communication and the human experience in a post-literate society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bibliomania Robida, Albert, 1848-1926 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2820 44896 44896