Electronic books reach new chapter. Amazon, Google join fray this fall

Technology evangelists have predicted the emergence of electronic books for as long as they have envisioned flying cars and video phones. It is an idea that has never caught on with mainstream book buyers.

Two new offerings this fall are set to test whether consumers really want to replace a technology that has reliably served humankind for hundreds of years: the paper book.

By BRAD STONE
THE NEW YORK TIMES

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