The Authentic Smell of Great Literature

Wilson proceeded to demonstrate the versatility of his invention, pointing out that it would simulate the smell of old and new books, plus magazines, and that it would fit not only Kindles but also Nook, Kobo, Icarus, Omnia, Cybook and other e-readers.

'You can even stick it on a real book,' he said, 'if you don't think it smells bookey enough!'

Impressive though this was, I was curious about where he would obtain the 'essence' of books and magazines, but W said confidently that he had everything under control.