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]]> By: Christian Dumais http://wherethelongtailends.com/archives/too-soon-burst-culture-and-other-things/comment-page-1#comment-521 Christian Dumais Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:09:33 +0000 http://wherethelongtailends.com/?p=302#comment-521 I don't think literature is too long. I think what it comes down to is that people these days don't have a lot of time to do everything they want. They see a popular book that will take them a day or more to read all the way through and then they see the two hour adaptation on DVD, and they make the choice to watch the movie instead. It's a matter of compression, how short can we make the narrative without sacrificing the overall experience. To someone like me (and probably you, from what you wrote), nothing can replace the book itself. But to someone raised with an iPod and an internet connection, well, sadly that book seems pretty cumbersome by comparison. I don’t think literature is too long. I think what it comes down to is that people these days don’t have a lot of time to do everything they want. They see a popular book that will take them a day or more to read all the way through and then they see the two hour adaptation on DVD, and they make the choice to watch the movie instead.

It’s a matter of compression, how short can we make the narrative without sacrificing the overall experience.

To someone like me (and probably you, from what you wrote), nothing can replace the book itself. But to someone raised with an iPod and an internet connection, well, sadly that book seems pretty cumbersome by comparison.

]]> By: vegas art guy http://wherethelongtailends.com/archives/too-soon-burst-culture-and-other-things/comment-page-1#comment-511 vegas art guy Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:19:08 +0000 http://wherethelongtailends.com/?p=302#comment-511 Literature is long? Old Man and the Sea is a short book. So is Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde. Grapes of Wrath is long but it moves along at a very brisk clip, and the Great Gatsby is shorter than many Dainelle Steele Novels. What, if it's longer than a graphic novel it's too long? Sheesh Literature is long? Old Man and the Sea is a short book. So is Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde. Grapes of Wrath is long but it moves along at a very brisk clip, and the Great Gatsby is shorter than many Dainelle Steele Novels.

What, if it’s longer than a graphic novel it’s too long?

Sheesh

]]> By: Christian Dumais http://wherethelongtailends.com/archives/too-soon-burst-culture-and-other-things/comment-page-1#comment-486 Christian Dumais Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:22:16 +0000 http://wherethelongtailends.com/?p=302#comment-486 I'm glad you enjoyed the post, Margaret. It is a sad trend, but an interesting one nonetheless. I'll probably write more on this later because it's pretty amazing how this attitude is changing pop culture. I can't speak for Matt - this is his BBQ; I'm the guy who showed up late with a pack of beer - but thanks for the special mention. It's a nice surprise, and certainly an honor. Thanks again. I’m glad you enjoyed the post, Margaret. It is a sad trend, but an interesting one nonetheless. I’ll probably write more on this later because it’s pretty amazing how this attitude is changing pop culture.

I can’t speak for Matt - this is his BBQ; I’m the guy who showed up late with a pack of beer - but thanks for the special mention. It’s a nice surprise, and certainly an honor. Thanks again.

]]> By: Margaret Leigh http://wherethelongtailends.com/archives/too-soon-burst-culture-and-other-things/comment-page-1#comment-481 Margaret Leigh Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:43:19 +0000 http://wherethelongtailends.com/?p=302#comment-481 I remember seeing a play, a few years ago, where someone mentioned a book, and the other characters' lines in response went something like this. Char 1: "I'll wait for the movie." Char 2: "I'll wait for the t-shirt" Char 3: "I'm waiting for the coffee mug." We do tend to want to shorten things, simplify, make it quicker to 'get' and that's a sad trend, really. Great post as always. I gave your blog a special mention/award in my latest post. There is no need for you to reciprocate or participate in any way, but I wanted to let you and a few others know I appreciate the material you share here. I remember seeing a play, a few years ago, where someone mentioned a book, and the other characters’ lines in response went something like this.

Char 1: “I’ll wait for the movie.”
Char 2: “I’ll wait for the t-shirt”
Char 3: “I’m waiting for the coffee mug.”

We do tend to want to shorten things, simplify, make it quicker to ‘get’ and that’s a sad trend, really.
Great post as always.

I gave your blog a special mention/award in my latest post. There is no need for you to reciprocate or participate in any way, but I wanted to let you and a few others know I appreciate the material you share here.

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