> Books don't deteriorate into uselessness for decades
Depends on the type of book. Fiction / story books likely have many years (decades) of potential use.
Technical / education books are probably less so, depending on the topic. eg A book about software is likely only useful while that software (and maybe version) is in use. Whereas a book about (say) optics might be useful for decades as well.
Depends on the type of book. Fiction / story books likely have many years (decades) of potential use.
Technical / education books are probably less so, depending on the topic. eg A book about software is likely only useful while that software (and maybe version) is in use. Whereas a book about (say) optics might be useful for decades as well.