# Damaged E-Reader Paperbacks The 56 Broken Kindle Screens Book is Filled with Unique Digital Art By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-10 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/56-broken-kindle-screens References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/8/3302065/broken-kindles-as-art-in-book-form) & [lulu](http://www.lulu.com/shop/silvio-lorusso-and-sebastian-schmieg/56-broken-kindle-screens/paperback/product-20329031.html) The 56 Broken Kindle Screens book gives a unique glimpse into one of the main pitfalls of owning an e-reader: a [damaged E Ink display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernote-a5-x2-manta). While the [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindle-colorsoft) device happens to provide many more pros than cons, especially when it comes to increasing people's reading pastimes due to convenience and portability, this book acts as sort of a playful reality check. Created by Sebastian Schmieg and Silvio Lorusso, the 56 Broken Kindle Screens book is filled with 56 photos of [broken Kindle screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcase-kindle). The book "presents an interesting and visually arresting commentary on what it means for the physicality of the electronic reader when its life-cycle as a working device has come to an end," as observed by The Verge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/books) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Art Books:** There is a growing trend of books that showcase digital art, such as the 56 Broken Kindle Screens book. - **E-reader Durability:** The increasing number of broken Kindle screens highlights the need for more durable e-readers in the market. - **Physicality of Digital Devices:** The 56 Broken Kindle Screens book prompts reflection on the physicality of electronic devices and their life-cycle. ### Where This Applies - **Publishing:** Publishers can tap into the trend of digital art books by curating and releasing visually striking works like the 56 Broken Kindle Screens book. - **Consumer Electronics:** The demand for more durable e-readers presents an opportunity for the consumer electronics industry to develop and market sturdier devices. - **Art and Design:** The 56 Broken Kindle Screens book exemplifies the intersection of art and design in digital media, creating new possibilities for artists and designers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Screen E Ink Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkreader.md) - [Chromatic Paper-Like eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindle-colorsoft.md) - [Book-Like Dual-Screen eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkreader-duo.md) - [Pen-Enabled E-Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorsoft.md) - [Efficient Dual-Screen eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gemini-dual-screens-wisdom-eink-book.md) - [Writing-Friendly Full-Color eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-kindle-scribe-colorsoft.md) - [Electronic 3D Book Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbook.md) - [Vibrant Low-Power eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketbook-viva-ereader.md) - [Memory Loss Ink-Fading Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4442-book.md)