Need for books

Mahanidhi Dasa: In the fall of 1960, after printing Easy Journey to Other Planets, his first paperback book, Prabhupada became convinced of the need for books. 

Satsvarupa Das Goswami: "To preach he would have to have books - especially if he were to go to the West. With books he could create a spiritual revolution. And if he could publish even a few books, his preaching would be enhanced, he could go abroad with confidence and not appear empty handed."