In the future, through increased use of QR codes and NFC chips by publishers, any corner, lamppost or surface might become a bookstore.
Melville House’s “HybridBook” Marries Print and Digital
Demonstrating how print and digital can co-exist, Melville House has launched HybridBooks featuring QR codes that offer readers supplemental material.
Will QR Codes Become the Standard for Enhancing Print Books?
QR codes are increasingly used to link print to digital. The question about using QR codes in print books comes down to aesthetics and reading experience.
Ulysses, War and Peace Turned into QR Barcodes
Wonder-Tonic.com has converted a dozen classic novels, from Moby Dick to Ulysses, into QR codes.