Don't Hope to Get Rid of Books!

Umberto Eco is an Italian writer and philosopher, author of the novels "The Name of the Rose," "Foucault's Pendulum," and others.
Jean-Claude Carrière is a French screenwriter (author of screenplays for the films "Belle de Jour," "The Discreet Charm of the... Bourgeoisie," "The Tin Drum," and others), writer, and actor.
Apart from their friendship, they share a passionate love for books. "A book is like a spoon, a hammer, a wheel, or scissors," says Umberto Eco. "Once they were invented, nothing better can be conceived."
"Don't Hope to Get Rid of Books!" is a recording of a conversation between two intellectuals about the fate of books in the digital age, as well as many other equally fascinating subjects:
— Is it true that the first flash drives appeared in the 18th century?
— Why do some works of art survive to our days, while others disappear without a trace in the labyrinths of the past?
— How much does the most expensive book in the world cost?
— What benefit can come from foolishness?
— Is it true that libraries have their own special hell, and how can one get there?
"Don't Hope to Get Rid of Books!" is a wonderful gift for people in love with books. After all, this love, as we know, is always mutual...