After 244 years, Encyclopedia Britannica will stop the production of its iconic multi-volume book sets. Normally, Britannica publishes a new set of tomes every two years but instead will only be focused on digital encyclopedias and educational tools. President Jorge Cauz said the move is part of the company's evolution. In reality, the printed encyclopedias only count for one percent of the company's total sales. The move to digital will appeal to the younger generation and will allow Britannica to compete with websites like Google and Wikipedia.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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After 244 years, Encyclopedia Britannica will stop the production of its iconic multi-volume book sets. Normally, Britannica publishes a new set of tomes every two years but instead will only be focused on digital encyclopedias and educational tools. President Jorge Cauz said the move is part of the company's evolution. In reality, the printed encyclopedias only count for one percent of the company's total sales. The move to digital will appeal to the younger generation and will allow Britannica to compete with websites like Google and Wikipedia.
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