Espresso Book Machines

[Christopher Valen]

The Economist has an interesting article on the Espresso Book Machines and the rise in digital book printing. You can read the article by clicking on the following link:

http://www.economist.com/business-finance/displaystory.cfm?story_id...

[Christopher Valen]

Ben,

The Espresso machine actually prints and binds the book while you wait. I think the Redbox is just a kiosk where you pick up a DVD after ordering it.

[I. J. Parker]

Wait how long? Customers don't like being inconvenienced. Also, will they end up standing in line to print their choice?

[Christopher Valen]

I believe the wait is short, only a few minutes to print and bind the book. I would assume customers could call ahead and order a book to be set aside just like they do now if they're in a hurry.