I know I am a book addict. I embrace it, accept it, feed it and wallow in my book addiction. I have ordered my books by EXACT height and subject on my bookcases, and then decided it should be divided by antique and modern versions, so of course I had to start over again.
Now, this addiction takes on yet another level when you find yourself buying books on how others display their prized books.
Just yesterday I was watching a movie about a book collector while shopping for 1850's volumes online, while thumbing through this book. I cannot decide if that's insanity, immersion, or just dedication.
I can however heartily recommend this beautifully photographed book that displays quite adequately the libraries of owners across the globe.
I found myself jealous of many collections, shaking my head at a few others that seemed to not display their books with reverence, and feeling inspired to continue building my own library.
Just skip the resources section at the back of the book, or you'll find yourself at the airport, on the way to far off libraries and gorgeous stores. After all, only they will understand your addiction to the written word....right?
5/8/07
When you know you are a bibliophile
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