Books Take Electronic Turn--Alex Hamilton

Advancing from prototypes to mass-market manufacturing will require significantly more work. However, it is likely that electronic papers and inks will be making their way to the public within the next five years.

Both have the potential to drastically alter multiple segments of the printing industry. As for e-paper, textbooks are the obvious application, because this technology would enable students to pull up relevant subject matter on a slim tablet rather than drag around huge backpacks.