A Book is...

      I think it was already said before but I don't think a book is just pages in between covers. A book is more of an idea, it represents everything the author did and tried to do over however long it took for them to finish it. A book is a baby, its a baby that is nurtured carefully and slowly and its parents are the author and editor. When I was trying to type up an assignment for creative writing my mom said one of my ideas seemed predictable but, I told her its not about originality and cliche, its about perspective and emotions being conveyed, ideas being shared in ones own way. On the other hand though, I'm sure there are many authors that aren't looking at this way. They probably look at it as just another job because it comes easy for them and they just write something up just because they have reputation and mass produce it, make millions. I mean, look at Hollywood and their movies recently. Yes, there are some new and amazing movies coming out that are true art but, sequels to sequels and remakes of movies that have already been done just to make a quick buck off of new generations. It wouldn't surprise me if some authors did something like that and got away with it, maybe, The books after "Enders Game" were somewhat like that. Same story just from other characters perspective, lame if you ask me. Without competition in those industries, we just get recycled crap because no one is pushing anyone else to make better movies or books. All in all though, the definition of a book might just be pages bound together but, a book is a baby, thought, and idea of others perspectives.