There are libraries and libraries. Most of them for the public. Some of them Private. The American Jay Walker is lucky enough to have a fantastic Private library. Even though it is not something the common collector and reader could own, I hope it will be inspiring to see. Something to dream about. Wish upon. Click here to see photo’s and read some background information.
If you are interested in home libraries, follow this link.
Thanks to Susan for the link.
The Italian company MOCO has an interesting design idea with books. A table, called the Ex Libris. The company says that designing a table in a new way is a “difficult and fascinating challenge”.
This particular design does not seem too inspired, though. The design reminds me of a student in need of a table and decides to use its books for a base. The MOCO design looks very nice, even though it does not come across as very original. It still seems like a good design idea for bibliophiles, so that is why I posted it. I would have used a clear glass top, so the books look like pillars and you get the illusion of space. But who am I? What do you think? Click here to learn more.
(Thanks to Urbi.)
I saw this in my newspaper Friday and I knew I had to have one. A dog to put in the library! (My Jack Russell is not allowed in my library.) These wonderful little – non hairy - dogs can hold a number of books, which makes them very convenient. Above all, they look fantastic!
Unfortunately the website of the designer did not give any information on purchasing a piece. Neither did the manufacturers website. So I decided to contact the designer. He cc’t me in an e-mail to the manufacturer, asking them to provide me with details. Until now, I did not hear back from them. When I do, I will let you know.
For now, enjoy these great designs appropriately called “Pack of Dogs”! Click here and here to see them.
Update:
I have heard back and can now tell you about the designs, the prices and the way to obtain them.
Click here to see the ‘Pack of dogs’ brochure in PDF. The prices are:
Aguayo: 81 dollars
Dos Caras, Jr. (2 pieces): 72 dollars
Alushe: 90 dollars
Mistico: 107 dollars
El Santo: 369 dollars
You can contact O’Neal Spicer of Proteak to order a dog. You can reach him via this e-mail adress.
