A collection of models of oversize books was erected in the Chinese city of Nanjing on Sunday with the aim of encouraging reading. The models were based on different types of printed literature throughout the medium’s development, in an age when e-books are increasingly the norm. /CFP Photo

Whether on paper or on screens, reading is becoming more popular in China, according to a report released in May by Xinhua News Agency and Amazon, designer of the Kindle e-reader. /CFP Photo

Highly rated TV programs such as the poetry recital competition held by China Central Television and political drama adaptation “In the Name of the People” have played a role in influencing reading choices. /CFP Photo

The battle lines have been drawn between print and e-ink. Which side are you on? /CFP Photo