Work in progress.

The beauty of the elements:
The weight of the paper and its texture make a big difference in the quality and feel of a book. Certain types of paper are archival quality and more permanent than others, and therefore determines what types of books get more permanent paper. Example: Bound encyclopedias can last forever, even though they'll quickly be out of date. A genre paperback, like those of John Grisham, are printed on lower quality paper and will yellow and crack with age.

Types of books:

The industry and consumer demand determines the aesthetics of book culture. When you buy a book, you want to it feel nice and look attractive. Sometimes you do judge a book by its cover.