The Captive Reader

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15 Responses

1. on February 2, 2013 at 01:07 | Reply Margaret Powling

   Quite like the monochrome look although it’s not one I would choose. Like many a collecting habit, this is a case (I think) of collecting and not necessarily reading. But then, why not have books as art work, interior decor? A very smart room, but not one for me.

   
   
2. on February 2, 2013 at 05:57 | Reply Simon T

   I think that’s the only minimalist-design chair I’ve ever seen that actually looked like it might also be comfortable!

   Shots like this do seem to scream “books chosen for their appearance”, though…

   
   
3. on February 2, 2013 at 07:08 | Reply lemon123

   I love the photo with the Penguin books.

   
   
4. on February 2, 2013 at 07:15 | Reply Harriet

   I adore it. And I’m a little amazed that you are not a fan of Penguins!

   
   
5. on February 2, 2013 at 07:47 | Reply David Nolan (David73277)

   I certainly prefer the books to that robot picture over the fire. Each to his/her own, of course.

   
   
6. on February 2, 2013 at 15:34 | Reply Aparatchick

   The robot picture made me laugh!

   
   
7. on February 2, 2013 at 20:52 | Reply vicki (bibliolathas / skiourophile)

   So cold and stylised. And all that wasted shelf height. Not for me. Though the Penguins are lovely, of course.

   
   
8. on February 2, 2013 at 22:16 | Reply Pam Travellin Penguin

   Okay, I am a Penguin collector. I have 1800 of the fluffy little books and I love this photo. I also know that most Penguin collectors DO read their books but of course as there are so many of them it is hard to read them all. Thank you for sharing this. I really enjoyed it. Pam

   
   
9. on February 3, 2013 at 04:30 | Reply Margaret Powling

   I collect Shire Books (not heard of ’em? then have a look at the website) … they are as well known, obviously, as Penguins, but they are delightful books which take up little shelf space – I have over 250 of them, some modern, some old. And, being slender volumes, they don’t take up too much shelf space, always a bonus!

   
   
10. on February 3, 2013 at 06:14 | Reply Elizabeth

    Darling room. Love the chair, the fire, the robot picture, and even the bag by the fire. I imagine the wall opposite the fire has different size books all cattywampus on bookshelves and floor. That is what the fun owner of the room looks upon from his chair.

    
    
11. on February 3, 2013 at 06:43 | Reply Amy H

    I adore the Penguins, but the not the look/feel of the rest of the room.

    
    
12. on February 3, 2013 at 08:05 | Reply Belle

    Envious of the shelves full of Penguins but would not feel comfortable reading with that robot hovering over my shoulder.

    
    
13. on February 3, 2013 at 09:47 | Reply Col

    I’ve enjoyed so many of these that you have posted – but am moved to comment on this one as all I can hear in my head is my partner’s voice saying “Those books would look much better if they were organised by colour!!!!”
    As for the robot, it reminds me of a giant “Iron Man” that I built with a Year 2 class when I was a teacher! I loved that concoction of boxes, lights and tin foil but I don’t think I’d want a picture of him on my wall!

    
    
14. on February 3, 2013 at 13:22 | Reply Susan in TX

    I like the way it looks in this room, but I don’t think I’d enjoy seeing it everyday. I didn’t notice until I saw vicki’s comment the wasted shelf height…that would be painful to lose…

    
    
15. on February 3, 2013 at 22:55 | Reply Diana

    You don’t like Penguins? I confess I’m rather shocked, Claire! 😉

    
    

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