Why dont they make all books with white pages? Thanks
2007-03-20 18:53:46 · 3 answers · asked by Theta40 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Whether or not a page yellows has to do with the quality of paper its printed on. Even hardbacks will yellow. Most of today's paperbacks are made of a paper not much better than newsprint which yellows very quickly. Books and documents that are made to last are printed on what is called acid-free paper. It is resistant to fading, to yellowing, and to breaking down. Most important books are printed on acid free papers.
2007-03-20 19:01:41 · answer #1 · answered by Bree 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are more likely to be yellowish after some 20+ years since they are meant as cheap books for the general public to read. However, nowadays there are some good quality paperback books published with acid-free paper or cream white paper, thus, we need to pay more.
2007-03-21 04:28:35 · answer #2 · answered by Arigato ne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
White paper is often more costly due to processing. It's also more difficult to read black print against a bright white background. Books that yellow are usually older books from during the war years when paper was more cheaply made or cheaper editions which of course includes most paperbacks.
2007-03-21 02:09:40 · answer #3 · answered by MissWong 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋