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Scholastics and publishers are getting weary that the soaring amount of books being published each year will prove the theory that statistics of book writers will be double or greater than the number of book readers in the near future. If this theory will materialize, what will become of the future of book industry?

From time immemorial, book is considered to be the foremost medium that was created. History tells us that book, until now, signifies a status symbol. Book maybe the primer medium but it will never become obsolete.

However, the imbalanced scale of readers and writers can create an image that book in the future will be just an icon for merchandising - a big leap considering its historical value, which is a contrary to its supposed meaning. During 1800’s, ideas and knowledge were not considered products as it was priceless – but now it is one of the most-selling merchandise in the market. From J.K. Rowling to John Maxwell, writing a book is a lucrative job.

What is alarming is that perhaps the competition in the market of writing-and- publishing book industry may suffer the quality of the content. Worst case scenario is that it may convey corrupted morals and values to the readers who relies their education through books. This is not impossible to happen especially there are some irresponsible writers who are just writing books for living, and not of any diplomatic or noble purpose.

Books should be a democratic object, but it sacredness must be retain continually.