Book Printing Outlook : E-Readers Equal E-rosion?

Freschi contends that Quad/Graphics has not experienced any erosion due to the growth of e-readers. Digital content delivery has actually provided new premedia opportunities for the printer. And, while e-books now account for 9 percent of consumer book sales, Freschi sees a complementary relationship with ink-on-paper sales. Moreover, he views this development as a positive sign for literacy.