What are some examples of things still in use that have changed little in MANY years?

[Orual]

@Captain Carrot

Sure, the idea is basically the same, but books nowadays are much improved in the way they hold up to time, and the way they look and handle from beginning to end.

Actually, modern paperbacks are much less sturdy than earlier printed books.

Wood-pulp paper has a high acid and lignin content, which makes for rapid deterioration, unlike older paper which was made from linen and cotton rags. And glued-in, “perfect” bindings are not nearly as durable as sewed binding.

[Mahaloth]

@Orual

Actually, modern paperbacks are much less sturdy than earlier printed books.

Wood-pulp paper has a high acid and lignin content, which makes for rapid deterioration, unlike older paper which was made from linen and cotton rags. And glued-in, “perfect” bindings are not nearly as durable as sewed binding.

It’s true to a certain extant.

My college professor had a first edition(autographed) Tristram Shandy. It was in remarkably good shape.

Yes, she was awesome and she let us hold it(it was in multiple volumes).

[Really_Not_All_That_Bright]

@Mahaloth

It’s true to a certain extant.

My college professor had a first edition(autographed) Tristram Shandy. It was in remarkably good shape.

Yes, she was awesome and she let us hold it(it was in multiple volumes).

I’ve got a cold half-lager shandy here in perfect shape.

I’ll let you drink it, if you like.