I've posted about books so many times before. I can't avoid it - they are part of my life and a large part. I've been trying hard to think of a different way of illustrating what books mean to me.
So I started off by an attempt to show that it was the content of the books that was so important - the pages rather than the spine.
But that made me think. Dangerous, I know. It isn't only the content of a book that is important to me, otherwise I'd invest in an e-book reader and at the moment I can't think of anything worse.
Who wouldn't like to run their hands over some beautiful books like that? Looking along a shelf full of old friends?
Who doesn't enjoy riffling through pages until some beautiful words catch the attention?
I love all those things and can't imagine a time when an electronic device will take precedence over the sheer joy of owning books.
Disclaimer: some people's opinions may differ. My sister has always been even more possessive of her books than I am, and has been totally won over by an e-book reader.
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16 comments:
Nice turnabout on the theme, turning the books around.
You got creative!
I played too :)
Hi A. --
Am with you in liking the feel of books. So don't think I'll be converting to e-books anytime soon either!
Love your post! So very true...
Mariposa's PhotoHunt
Yes, I love the feel of books too. Maybe it's that it makes the words tangible that is so compelling. I can't seem to get lost in an ebook...
I love the smell of an old book.
I love the feel and the smell of books, but these days I sometimes find them hard to hold. I don't think I'm ready for an e-book reader yet though. You've been very creative with your photography.
Aloha!
Very creative take on this week' PH theme. Great post.
Happy photo hunting!
Cindy O
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Clever post. Very thoughtful.
Very niely done! I used to be a little obsessive about my books, too and was always dismayed that I could read a book more than once and it looked brand new till I loaned it out and it would come back looking like it was read a hundred times. I've learned to look forward to getting a book back just for that added character.
For home, curling up in a soft chair... a book.
For traveling.... perhaps an electronic reader... books are so heavy and with the restrictions on luggage weight... well, it may be the best way to go. Mine is up here.
I don't like ebooks (or ebook readers) either. And I simply don't lend out my books anymore. They never seem to find their way home. Nice photos and original ideas. :)
very nice.....especially the third shot. i'm all about technology but some things just can't be improved upon.
I'm totally with you there. Plus I hate the thought of reading books electronically.
Yay, this post is encouragement to someone who every once in a while dreams of having a publishing company.
As much as I love the internet, some things should remain traditional, like books, and writing with pen or pencil.
<3 Lauren
I am the same. There is something so clinical about reading books or even stories and poetry online. For me, when reading especially for the sheer enjoyment of it I have to have a book in my hands.
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