·         As the time goes by, these ages remained yet new arrival of forms of media came, and become prominent all around the globe. There are few materials for the communication that’s why the communication before was not stable and credible. Until machines, gadgets, printed copy and other forms of media came in the picture and open the eyes of people to new generation of communication. The more accurate and dependable sources. 

    Forms of Media: 
Newspaper
·         Newspapers consist of news regarding the current events inside or outside of a particular country. It may tackle about sports, politics, arts, advertising and so on. You could see it on a certain place or even nearby roadsides. Its contents are reasonably accessible by the public. Traditionally, newspapers are distributed at newsstands and shops. As of 2017, most of newspapers are published online. Online versions are called online newspapers. The modern newspaper is a European invention. 
The Newspaper: Then and Now






.Ø  You could see the innovations in newspapers. Newspaper before seems lifeless. But due to modernization, it becomes full of life. And the ads became lesser, probably because most of the company switching in online advertising. The newspapers right now are consisted of controversial and information we needed to attain to be informed.

Magazines
·        Magazines are generally published on a regular schedule and contain a variety of content. Usually, magazines are consisted of advertisements. Magazines can be distributed through the mail, through sales by newsstandsbookstores, or other vendors, or through free distribution at selected pick-up locations. First publication, which could be called a magazine, was the German Erbauliche Monaths Unterredungen, released in the year 1663. The magazines gained popularity in mid-1800’s. They were general interests of individuals that may consist of news and any current events and more monthly released unlike newspapers. In 20th century, Fortune was known for being the first high-quality printed magazine with pages in full color. It was the idea of Hadden yet died at young age that’s why his partner, Henry Luce, continued the development of the magazine that it was even considered as the best and most influential American magazine that time. As of 21st century, the typical printed magazines can be also seen online. The number of readers has decreased yet magazines haven’t died since it is still used every day.


The Magazine: Then and Now








Ø  “As society changes and evolves, magazines continue to reflect the world around us; from the good (more acceptance and open-mindedness), to the bad (over sexualization, short attention spans, poor role models).”
Ø  Most of the magazines before were colorless and cartoon, but they have undergone innovations to entice more attention.
Ø  However, the innovations are good to be true. It has a lot of improvements and has been realistic.

Comics
·      “Comics in the Philippines are widespread and popular throughout the country from the 1920s to the present. Komiks were partially inspired by American mainstream comic strips and comic books during the early 20th century. The word komiks is simply the English word "comics," adapted to fit the orthography of native Filipino languages such as Tagalog.” Before, Comics is usually printed in black and white until new discovery and development were applied to it, that’s why almost all of the comics are printed in color. We tend to buy comics in bookshop or in other stores that can provide comics, however, comics can now be seen online.

Komiks: Then and Now


Ø  You could notice the changes happened in Komiks. Before, colors were not present in the komiks. Just a plain black and white. However, as the time goes by, people learned how to add special effects in the Komiks. However, it is not enough to garner attention that’s why from cartoons, the pictures become realistic. But there are still people who are into old Komiks. There are concepts before that can’t be done now. Adults also think that Komiks before are still awesome, the graphics only changed


Books
Books before were written in a variety of objects, such as stone, clay, tree bark, metal sheets, might be used for writing. Before, books have the pages and cover, tablet, scroll codex, manuscripts, woodblock printing and movable type and incunabula were widely used to transmit messages and deliver information. The usual color of pages before, were faded brown. Steam-powered printing presses became popular in the early 19th century. Until 20th century came, book binding was became widely known and used. Until now, it is used but the difference is, it also now contains pictures and much colorful than the previous books. E-books are also used nowadays.

Books: Then and Now



Ø  The books before, are not what they seem right now. The cover was not attractive at all. Until, people already learned how to use color combinations, 3D and how to make it more realistic. The contents before are consisted of deep emotions, wherein genres are limited and informative. As of now, books vary in genre and usually contains violence and sex and inappropriate contents. Now and then, books contained messages that can’t be voiced out. They still bring lessons to us. Books still can reach the depth of our mind and can make us think out of the box. Books are still relevant even now.









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