Final Entry

Will the physical book continue to exist into the future?
Yes, to a certain extent. Most of the publication will turn into digital format for easy access and as well for learning online.
For example in this subject, we can't physically go from museum to museum to look at all the manuscripts that still exists however we can now access them from the comfort of the classroom or home. In future I would assume most organisations will want to publish their collections of knowledge in digital access for easy and wider access.

After completing all the topics in this subject, it makes me think of more possibilities and lots more ways to look at any subject matter(in art/graphic design/things that happen in daily life).
This subject has opened up new ways in looking at books- its forms and content, author and illustrator, material used, printing, binding and how the whole book was presented. It has made me appreciate children books and picture books in many new different ways.

Experiencing different techniques of the traditional ways of sewing and binding books. I would never dream of making my own book before this!
Stitching on tapes, is one of the traditional method that I found really interesting. It has so much possibility to explore in terms of the design of the book.

At the end of every topic there are lots of questions that require further thoughts/investigation which makes the subject extend past uni session and into personal research and satisfaction.

Here's are some areas I would be attempted to look and research further: artist's book and children's book.
Final conclusion would be: not an easy subject, but I am glad I took it!