Mass Market Paperbacks

[ace2k]

Will have fond memories of MMPBs. When I started reading Trek 25 years ago, the books used to fit perfectly in the side pocket of my school bag. That way I could bring them most places with me, and get through a book in a week or less.

Having said all that, I have been ebook exclusive for a decade or so now.

Lately all I’ve been reading are Trek books. One day I was in a rush to get out the door to go to work and I absentmindedly put the one I was reading in my coat pocket. I paused, realized what I did, and went “oh, so that’s why they’re called Pocket Books!” and chuckled. Perfect format to travel with. I’m gonna miss it.

 

[Avro Arrow]

Although I don’t like that they’re getting rid of MMPBs, because it means less consumer choice and higher expenses for those who want a physical copy, I guess I am part of the problem, because I have largely switched almost entirely to ebooks. Star Trek books are pretty much the only books I still buy in physical form anymore.

 

[Procutus]

Here's a little tidbit, to put the whole issue of current costs into perspective: the first Star Trek novel I bought, Spock Must Die! cost only .60 when it was published (1970).