are chess books and magazines...

When I was in college in the 1970's (No, I didn't go to school with Fred Flintstone!), US Chess Life was offering a life-time subscription for $500 (USD). I had the money, but I think I spent it on booze, women, and weed.

@MontyMoose

You probably had money the chess subscription as well, just other more desirable things were distracting you.

@montymoose said
When I was in college in the 1970's (No, I didn't go to school with Fred Flintstone!), US Chess Life was offering a life-time subscription for $500 (USD). I had the money, but I think I spent it on booze, women, and weed.

good choice

Does anybody still go to school/college/Uni because you have twitter, google and Siri now ...🙂

Siri does anyone still read a chess book?
Siri: leave me alone

I prefer watching chess videos. I get squat put of reading books, I do much better with hearing it explained and seeing the moves in actual board moves.

No books and magazines for me, but there are people who prefer text. These people will still buy books.

Someone mentioned books are portable, but why bring a book when videos are on your phone?

@Eladar

My books never need to be recharged. Well, some of them, anyway!

@eladar said
I prefer watching chess videos. I get squat put of reading books, I do much better with hearing it explained and seeing the moves in actual board moves.

No books and magazines for me, but there are people who prefer text. These people will still buy books.

Someone mentioned books are portable, but why bring a book when videos are on your phone?

I do this thing with chess books where I play out the moves on a chess board, that being the only way I can keep track of what the author is on about.

@deepthought said
I do this thing with chess books where I play out the moves on a chess board, that being the only way I can keep track of what the author is on about.

But you are still looking at text, not hearing the explanation. The videos often come with a board on the screen with the position already there and played out.

Initially, I learn best by demonstration with an verbal explanation.

You may do better with text and using your hands.