Just so you guys know, there's this thing, called the Internet. It's made catalogs go the way of the horse buggy. You should try it out!
You are so right and no doubt saves the company money and probably much easier to update.
Books have went the same way as paper has been replaced by kindles and Ipads.
But I am still in the 'Dark' ages as I still like a nice color catalog and the real book in my hand.
But this format appears to be a Dying Breed.

Oh Well
Not So Old Geezer!!!!
RME