The first waterproof paper book coming out

Book publishers say the world's first waterproof paper books will hit the market next summer.

A glue will keep ink and pages wet and torn. The tough polymer coating prevents paper tearing and increases the life of the paper by up to 200%.

With this new technology, you can safely enjoy a book in the bathroom or in the pool

Australian banks have used this technology to extend the life of a banknote and reduce the risk of fraud.

However, this is the first time a paper book is applied to this advanced technology.

The first book to receive this "privilege" was named "The Greater Bad" - an ebook by Alan Cork. The hard copy of this work will be available in bookshelves in May 2012.

"I'm extremely happy when my book is selected to open the door to a new era of publishing."

The Greater Bad eBook sells for £ 5.74 on Amazon UK. For more information, you can go to www.thegreaterbad.com.