Why art books haven't seamlessly transitioned to the digital screen
In short: While most scholarly fields have embraced the shift from print to digital, art ebooks face unique hurdles. This presentation explores whether these obstacles are inherent to the medium or specific to the way we consume visual culture.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, Mark Polizzotti, investigates why libraries, researchers, and publishers frequently find that art ebooks lack the benefits offered by print versions. The discussion centers on persistent issues regarding pricing, content selection, user-friendliness, and format.
The core question is whether these barriers are real structural problems or imaginary perceptions. By analyzing these friction points, Polizzotti seeks to identify potential solutions for the future of museum publishing in an increasingly digital landscape.
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