Book Porn

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[Aglaopheme]

I agree with the implied sadness. I spent most days of a three year degree in the Harry Potter Library, formerly known as the Bodleian. The awful thing is, it goes looking for such infamy now. There are even guided tours.

Something about it is just not right. This has become somewhat of a joke in my family. We were having a family vacation that included a preview of the newly expanded Harry Potter theme park at Universal, while my niece was in Oxford visiting "the real Harry Potter" world.

We should talk, she hopes to go there next simester and for grad school.

 

[removed9556]

 

[Aglaopheme]

When theme park and real world merge, we should all be worried.

I am doing lots of mock interviews for applicants at the moment. If I can be of any specific help, do of course let me know.

PM sent.

 

[Bookishleigh]

I was on a school trip to Dublin recently and visited Trinity College Dublin. The buildings are extraordinarily beautiful - the Book of Kells astonishingly moving. But I thought the visit was over after the latter, and thought that the library might just be the quickest way out. When I saw the library I had to whisper 'Hold me' to my (male) colleague. Jesus wept, it is beautiful.

I too would have asked someone to hold me, simply because I could not trust myself to not slip beyond the green ropes barricading access. Books are meant to be lovingly caressed and breathed in, even if you do not plan to buy or read them.

 

[jezzilee]

 

[Bookishleigh]

After my constant battle with the cats (one is a tree climber and the other is a cord eater), this may be my try next year.

 

[LadyJS]

Beautiful, it rivals the Deering Library at Northwestern. That picture doesn't do it justice. The kids now days call it the Harry Potter Library.

That is awesome looking. I could live there!

 

[trysail]

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[The_Highwayman]

I've developed a small and modest book collection I'm proud of. I collect both signed/first/limited editions and any book that is bound in an odd or unique manner.

Some of my books:

- A "fair" condition 1st Edition copy of Mark Twain's Following the Equator. Complete, no pages missing but the binding is coming a little loose. Still gorgeous.

- A 1952 Edition of Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea.

- The Arkham House Edition of H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness

- A 1929 1st Edition, 10th Printing of "Believe It Or Not" signed by Robert Ripley.

- "Drop" a horror novel by Koji Suzuki (Author the "Ringu") printed on 3 rolls of toilet paper.

- Signed Stephen King, Michael Crichton, Ray Bradbury, Tom Clancy, Chuck Palahniuk, Neil Gaiman, Peter Benchley, Douglas Adams and Douglas Adams.

- A couple of WWII "Armed Services Edition" books, special half sized books printed for servicemembers during the war.

 

[Bookishleigh]

 

[txgent101]

Petroglyphs to Papyrus to Parchment to Pixels...

I am somewhat embarrassed to note that my book collection is devolving to what I have downloaded onto my iPad. I think my literary mentor C.S. Lewis would be appalled.

On the other hand, literary mankind made the transition from stone carving to papyrus to parchment, and then to paper, so perhaps it is not all that outre' to transition to pixels....

 

[Bookishleigh]

I am somewhat embarrassed to note that my book collection is devolving to what I have downloaded onto my iPad. I think my literary mentor C.S. Lewis would be appalled.

On the other hand, literary mankind made the transition from stone carving to papyrus to parchment, and then to paper, so perhaps it is not all that outre' to transition to pixels....

There are definite benefits to electronic books. I tend to see which one costs less (the electronic version or the paper) and go with that. I like my Kindle because it lights up so I can read it anywhere (car at night, airplane, in bed when I have insomnia and don't want to turn on the light). Plus, it's nice being able to carry a thousand books with you in a device smaller than a real book.

 

[spacekowboy]

 

[IrezumiKiss]

Imagine that being the first room in someone's house that you walk into.

Even half of this would be a sweet hook-up. Living room goals.

 

[Bookishleigh]

That's beautiful. I would just need an ottoman, blanket, and cup of tea to make myself at home.

I completely agree. I'm also hoping that room has a fireplace that we just can't see.

 

[The_Highwayman]

I am somewhat embarrassed to note that my book collection is devolving to what I have downloaded onto my iPad. I think my literary mentor C.S. Lewis would be appalled.

On the other hand, literary mankind made the transition from stone carving to papyrus to parchment, and then to paper, so perhaps it is not all that outre' to transition to pixels....

I firmly believe in ebooks and physical books living together in harmony.

I am in the processes of converting the walk in closet in attached to my mancave/home office into a home library/reading nook with floor to ceiling shelving for my physical books.

But I absolutely feel in love with the Kindle since the 1st Gen one because of my military service. Being able to carry a respectable library with me everywhere I went was amazing.

 

[IrezumiKiss]

I completely agree. I'm also hoping that room has a fireplace that we just can't see.

Is it cheeky to imagine you in front of that fireplace, reading while being naked, crosslegged and with a snifter of brandy in your hand?

okay, okay, okay...no need to be snooty, you can switch out the brandy with a Genesee tallboy!

 

[Bookishleigh]

Is it cheeky to imagine you in front of that fireplace, reading while being naked, crosslegged and with a snifter of brandy in your hand?

okay, okay, okay...no need to be snooty, you can switch out the brandy with a Genesee tallboy!

Substitute a glass of Cabernet or Malbec and it's a done deal.

 

[Aphro]

Here. I made book porn.

 

[LostBabygirl3489]

Here. I made book porn.

Sexy photo. D.H. Lawrence is my favorite.

 

[LostBabygirl3489]

That is me all the way.

 

[Radiohead]

Sexy photo. D.H. Lawrence is my favorite.

Really? I know it was early 20th century but I found it very slow and unsexy

 

[Bookishleigh]

My parents are both very bookish and always encouraged us to read. Even years later, my mother STILL finds way to support my love of all things books. She surprised me yesterday with this book pillow she made, with a new book tucked inside. My love of Disney Villains is only an added bonus.

 

[jezzilee]