Pondering old books
Mar 29, 2024 08:19:13 #
Changing to one of my favorite lenses (a 17-55 mm F2.8), I opened the aperture, turned and, just for fun, snapped the first thing that came into focus: the top shelf of a nearby bookcase. As I "chimped" the result, I had a rare moment of melancholy: Does anyone read actual books anymore? Does anyone care about first editions or volumes from earlier centuries? What will become of the things I treasure when I am gone? If that sounds depressing, know that I quickly got over it - there are so many more things to photograph.
"Thoughts of a dry brain in a dry season."
"Thoughts of a dry brain in a dry season."
Mar 29, 2024 10:29:22 #
A lovely picture of precious things. I also wonder about my library. So glad to see I'm not the only one who lays books on top of books!
Mar 29, 2024 10:51:45 #
Mar 29, 2024 12:19:24 #
Mar 29, 2024 12:20:06 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
AzPicLady wrote:
A lovely picture of precious things. I also wonder about my library. So glad to see I'm not the only one who lays books on top of books!
AH- only a librarian wouldn't do that!
Mar 29, 2024 12:20:18 #
Mar 29, 2024 13:28:45 #
Beautiful shot. Reading on my Kindle will never replace the feel and smell of a real book
Mar 29, 2024 13:48:02 #
AzPicLady wrote:
A lovely picture of precious things. I also wonder about my library. So glad to see I'm not the only one who lays books on top of books!
I have them on top and two rows deep on some shelves. Have real 5 and 10 dime novels and some science fiction from when I was a kid long ago.
Mar 29, 2024 23:08:07 #
Tote1940
Loc: Dallas
Paper books are alive and well ! Walk into Books at Half Price or any other book store, just saw in nearby shopping center sign new Barnes & Noble
Totally share your concern about future of paper books but so far they are not following Blockbuster.
I am enjoying findind on line amazing old books , some out of print for years , some for little more than postage, from USA and abroad, although in those shipping hurts.
Totally share your concern about future of paper books but so far they are not following Blockbuster.
I am enjoying findind on line amazing old books , some out of print for years , some for little more than postage, from USA and abroad, although in those shipping hurts.
Mar 29, 2024 23:08:51 #
Mar 30, 2024 09:09:50 #
Nice still life, and I still read books! Once in a while , I read an ebook, but it just doesn't feel right.
Mar 30, 2024 09:18:24 #
In the 1950s, Madame Bovary was banned from the U.S. mail - reread it while you still can (legally). The Ogden Nash book must have been a fun read.
Mar 30, 2024 10:30:19 #
cdayton wrote:
In the 1950s, Madame Bovary was banned from the U.S. mail - reread it while you still can (legally). The Ogden Nash book must have been a fun read.
I've read Madame Bovary twice and plan to do so again. The language is so indicative of that era and a true pleasure in light of today's "styles." I did not know it had been banned and fully understand you subtle reference to its legality; these are strange times we live in. As for Nash, suffice to say he was a unique individual; a bit hard to follow at times, but well worth the effort.
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