The Inner Monologue of a Book is a concept that tries to behold the state of the codex from a unique perspective. The monologue reads the thoughts of a book, as it contemplates whether the codex will survive in its traditional form or whether the e-book, its younger relative, will take its place. These are the reflections of a self-aware book, who looks back on the great triumphs that bound paper and text have achieved over the centuries.AA5