These books are so pristine! I know books are beautiful things to behold and should be valued, but there's something sad about shelves full of books that look unread. When books are battered and bruised it lets me know that they have been loved.
Oh, I have no doubt that you love them! It's just curious to me (and believe me I have the same inclinations), which do I love more - books or reading? They are two separate things. Why do I save all these books that I may never read again, especially when I have so many I haven't even read once? I guess being a book-lover can be irrational at times, like all love.
Jimmy Nelson is such a great photographer! He gave a guest class at our school when I still studied journalism & photography and it was amazing to hear his story!
Alice, your book shelves are an absolute delight to behold! Have you ever reviewed the Scandinavian dreams book? Would love to see the inside...it's quite spendy but so gorgeous! I have one white Ikea bookcase...but so many of my poetry books are so old, don't match, look scrappy and messy...what to do?! Very inspiring...I think you missed your calling at interior decorating!
After seeing you in my notification box, with that title, I gave a thumb up immediately just because... I was so... looking forward to your book collection! Thank you. 😊
I loved this tour! Such a fascinating collection of books and so artfully arranged. I strongly recommend Joseph Fox Book Shop, which has an amazingly well-curated selection. They're located in Philadelphia but have an online store.
Those Fitzgerald editions are stunning! Wow, I need to restrain myself from buying them Bc I already have an edition with four of his books :/ your shelves are lovely!
Love your book collection! I know your shelves are from IKEA, however which style are they? I love that they have doors, versus the regular Billy shelves. I'm gonna check them out.
You should add Michaela Nordic’s photography book, it features 500 portraits of women from around the world, but they are not just random photos, these women have wonderful stories to tell, please check it.
Yes, I get most of my books from Book Depository and a Scandinavian online shop called Adlibris. I also buy books in bookstores and some books are sent to me by publishers :)
So many beautiful (and many white) books! I love your collection. It’s both aesthetically pleasing and such a good selection. I assume we have a pretty similar taste:)