Wednesday, August 29, 2007

At Home with Books



"I like a project that never ends, and library is that."
David Hicks

I am probably the last person on the planet to know about this book, but the second I pulled it off the shelf at a friend's house, I knew I had to order a copy for myself. Even though it was published twelve years ago, At Home with Books: How Booklovers Live with and Care for Their Libraries is my new favorite. With text by Estelle Ellis and Caroline Seebohm, and photographs by Christopher Simon Sykes, this is a fantastic collection of libraries and their caretakers. I could honestly stare at the pages in this book for hours. There are over 200 images and it is fun to scrutinize each of these well-known book lover's collections.
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12 comments:

  1. The Peak of ChicAugust 29, 2007 at 9:09 AM

    Brilliant- I've been meaning to get this book but never have. Boy I've been missing out! I'm running off to Amazon NOW to order! :)

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  2. Brilliant AsylumAugust 29, 2007 at 10:27 AM

    You will love it. There are honestly so many great photos, that it was hard to choose which ones to post.

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  3. Habitually ChicAugust 29, 2007 at 12:01 PM

    I wish I had as many bookshelves as the people in the photos! Fabulous!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 29, 2007 at 1:48 PM

    I find this images absolutely amaging!

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  5. Mrs. BlandingsAugust 29, 2007 at 2:43 PM

    The libraries with all the books covered in the same paper always intrigue me - so stylish - but how do you find anything? Very lovely post.

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  6. KellytheCulinarianAugust 29, 2007 at 2:45 PM

    Everytime I see your blog, I can't help but get excited for the day that I can afford to live in decent housing!

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  7. girl meets glamourAugust 29, 2007 at 3:57 PM

    Great post! Just love that last pic esp :)

    ~Kate

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  8. Style CourtAugust 29, 2007 at 5:27 PM

    I love library-living rooms, and sometimes library-bedrooms :)

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  9. LauraAugust 30, 2007 at 9:41 AM

    i love the idea of checking out the libraries of others. and i loved the previous post about books in the dining room--especially when you live in a small space, but absolutely cannot live without your books!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 30, 2007 at 2:54 PM

    I've this book, my favourite is Bill Blass one.
    great blog btw.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 31, 2007 at 2:58 PM

    Loved your Post! Loved those pict!

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  12. UnknownSeptember 2, 2007 at 2:46 PM

    Well you have hit a soft spot in my heart. I could live with only books in my home nothing else. Well a comfortable chair would be good. Thanks for the recommendation on this book. Any room with books in it is great, but these pics are especially fab!

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