Would You Read Books In 3D?

2010 is the year of 3D.

If you didn’t already know this about 2010 then you’re in complete denial like I am. Everything from movies, TVs and video games will be moving to the third dimension and now books could very well be on their way, too.

Researchers at South Korea’s Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology have been developing 3D software technology for books over the last three years. To date, they’ve been able to animate two Korean folklore children’s books. Certain pictures will trigger animations for those wearing 3D glasses, but don’t expect to see it in books any time soon, says Kim Sang-cheol, team leader on the project.

Kim says the tech will likely hit smart phones and museums first.

I don’t need all my business to be 3D. What about you guys?

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(via Reuters)

Related Topics: 3D, books, my people, south korea, Gaming & Culture
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  • http://twitter.com/thepeterha Peter Ha

    Admittedly, I actually think that demo looks cool.

  • Allie Townsend

    Avatar, the book in 3D! (James Cameron is secretly behind this as well…)

  • tereglith

    I don’t LIKE everything popping out at me. Stay on the page, goddammit! I’ve got LIFE in 3D! I don’t need all my fiction to be in it too!

  • http://faunafloras.wordpress.com faunafloras

    I’m anti 3D….

  • http://leleleyin.wordpress.com leleyin1217

    i won’t read it, but i will try.

  • http://www.joy-mari.com Joy-Mari Cloete

    Well, I’m not a guy but I’ll answer you anyway. I don’t want to read 3D books. Gimme 1D books and I’m happy.

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