A ARQUITETURA DO LIVRO DIGITAL NA PLATAFORMA GOOGLE: UM ESTUDO EXPLORATÓRIO

Abstract

This paper analyses the architecture of the digital book using indicators applied to the evaluation of the printed book and indicators applied to evaluate the performance of digital artifacts. Publishers of digital books seem interested in preserving the characteristics of the printed book in the electronic environment, adopting standards that attempt to “soften” the transition to digital media. The comparative analysis of Google Books platform was conducted using a synoptic table containing the features likely to compare between the digital and the printed book. The authors have concluded that the digital books on Google Books platform add little value to the characteristics of the printed book, subtracting from them, at the same time, some of their distinguishing features, such as portability.