books are going to become increasingly expensive, perhaps become the newest diamond industry....
try looking for a book from many yrs ago...even a paperback might set you back $10/20 bucks....
“books....many many people will keep books because digital books can be altered or banned...”
The ‘Written Word’ has been banned and altered many times.
Haunt the used book stores & the THRIFT stores—Goodwill—Salvation Army. Might surprise you.