SueK Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 That cave thing looks terrific. Have you seen the price though - crikey. I'll have two then, one each:lol: Quote
SueK Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Oh you getting me one as well? LOL, yeah OK why not, I'm feeling generous. Meant to say, I ordered one of the book reading lights as well yesterday, a pretty pink one:mrgreen: Quote
Ben Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Yeah I was looking at those reading lights but I have my wonderful lamp that just sits behind my head. It's perfect. Quote
Loopyloo100 Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) I like the look of that book cave. The following website looks interesting: Original Books Not sure about this though! You'd probably want to read them! http://www.originalbooks.net/acatalog/paperbackfauxbooks.html Edited July 16, 2009 by Loopyloo100 added link Quote
Chimera Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Not sure about this though! You'd probably want to read them! http://www.originalbooks.net/acatalog/paperbackfauxbooks.html I really don't see the point in those! Some of the objects are fun though, such as this one: http://www.originalbooks.net/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Library_Side_Table__107.html But once again... look at the price! Quote
KW Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Urban Outfitters (one of my FAVORITE stores) always has a lot of great bookish things. I agree! Quote
BookJumper Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 I'm in two minds about the cave. On one hand, it looks really sfiddley and the concept is fabulous. On the other, cave and claustrophobia might not agree... Quote
Scarlette Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Not sure about this though! You'd probably want to read them! http://www.originalbooks.net/acatalog/paperbackfauxbooks.html For the book lover who has everything. I love the book shaped boxes, though. I'd love to have one of those. Oh, and that sidetable, Chimera... Way too expensive, but... Me wants it... Quote
BookJumper Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Shakespeare Writing Set and Secretaire - OMG DO WANT! Quote
Janet Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 They're both gorgeous, BookJumper, but really expensive! Quote
Fi. Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Shakespeare Writing Set and Secretaire - OMG DO WANT! Wow! I love the Secretaire, it's stunning! Unfortunately it's way out of my price range Quote
Kylie Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 The Well Read Life Annotation Kit: http://www.levenger.com/Pagetemplates/Product/Product.asp?Params=Category=351-964|Level=2-3|pageid=6647 A Melbourne artist who works with books (warning: these pictures may be upsetting!) http://www.thedesignfiles.net/2008/04/interview-nicholas-jones.html A puffy bookmark: http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/abracadabra_bookmark_9290.asp Book dogs (there are several images): http://www.nel.com.mx/nel/projects/pack_of_dogs_proteak_1.htm Quote
bethany725 Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 Maybe not really a tangible "gadget," but I ran across this page today that lets you download many classic literature titles for free... some are even in Itunes version, so I'm assuming you could listen on your Ipod. http://www.openculture.com/2006/10/audio_book_podc.html Warning: I haven't tried any of these yet, so not sure how they work or any of the steps in the process.. I'll try to give it a go soon! Quote
BookJumper Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 A Melbourne artist who works with books (warning: these pictures may be upsetting!)http://www.thedesignfiles.net/2008/04/interview-nicholas-jones.html Ok, the results may be very pretty but... what is that criminal thinking?! For a minute I thought he might be working with cheapie modern paperbacks but nooo, he's got to deface beautiful old books CRIMINAL I TELL YOU!! Quote
frankie Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 A Melbourne artist who works with books (warning: these pictures may be upsetting!)http://www.thedesignfiles.net/2008/04/interview-nicholas-jones.html I can hear the books crying all the way down to here, on the other side of the world He should write his own books (if he can!!) which he can demolish at his free will. This man has 'Boycott' written all over his physical appearance. Quote
BookJumper Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 Wow! I love the Secretaire, it's stunning! Unfortunately it's way out of my price range Alas they're out of my price range too I tried dropping a fairly heavy-handed hint with OH but the reply was "Yes, but it's still Quote
Fi. Posted July 17, 2009 Posted July 17, 2009 Alas they're out of my price range too I tried dropping a fairly heavy-handed hint with OH but the reply was "Yes, but it's still Quote
Kylie Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 I wanted to share this photo of a bookish table that I took recently. Excuse the reflections; I had to take the photo through the window. I'm going to make myself a table like this one day, although on a slightly smaller scale ETA: Sorry I can't make it larger. I'm no good at posting images Quote
Chrissy Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 I think a coffee table sized one like that would be gorgeous! Quote
Loopyloo100 Posted July 25, 2009 Posted July 25, 2009 Some interesting bookcases and shelves HERE but I'm not sure how practical some of them are Quote
Adam Posted July 25, 2009 Posted July 25, 2009 Some interesting bookcases and shelves HERE but I'm not sure how practical some of them are Some of those are really cool and modern. Quote
chesilbeach Posted July 26, 2009 Posted July 26, 2009 I've got one of these book lights that I bought in Waterstone's - mine's purple! Thanks for this Janet, I popped into Waterstone's and got myself one of these yesterday, and it was brilliant for reading in bed! My beside lamp is not great for reading with (it's an uplighter and doesn't give off enough light), and the booklight was perfect! I'm going to get another one to keep in my bag for the dark corner I sometimes end up in at the coffee shop in Blackwells (it's in the basement with no natural light and the best tables for lights aren't always free). A Melbourne artist who works with books (warning: these pictures may be upsetting!)http://www.thedesignfiles.net/2008/04/interview-nicholas-jones.html I might be facing the wrath of some other members, but I love his work, at least it's better than books getting pulped (when the publishers can't sell them) or burned (and yes there are some people out there who still suggest the burning of books they think are offensive or corrupting). Quote
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