Category Archives: Design

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Are bookshelves becoming obsolete?

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The link below is to an article that asks the question, ‘are bookshelves becoming obsolete?’

For more visit:
http://io9.com/are-bookshelves-becoming-obsolete-1527286157

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A Vertical Home Library

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The link below is to an article that takes a look at how one person solved a library/storage/space problem – a vertical library under a staircase.

For more visit:
http://bookriot.com/2014/01/15/vertical-home-library/

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The Reading Net

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The link below is to an article that takes a look at a ‘different’ type of reading room – the Reading Net.

For more visit:
http://bookriot.com/2013/11/21/reading-net/

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Envisionware 24-Hour Library System

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Beautiful Library Chairs for Literary Abodes

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Article: DIY Book Headboard

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The link below is to an article/tutorial on constructing a book headboard for a bed. If you’re really into books, this might be something of interest – but only use books that are rubbish. Why waste good books?

For more visit:
http://www.designeverydayblog.com/diy-book-headboard/

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Article & Photos: Book Chairs

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The link below is to an article that takes a look at book chairs or book-related chairs.

For more visit:
http://bookriot.com/2013/06/21/awesome-bookish-chairs/

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Article: Book Vending Machines

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The link below is to an article that looks at book vending machines.

For more visit:
http://flavorwire.com/newswire/v-e-n-d-i-n-g-machines-the-book-service-of-the-future

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Article: Secret Compartment

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This article linked to is probably stretching it a bit for a book blog – especially given that you have to basically destroy books to accomplish the secret compartment. But it is made out of books – so that’s the connection. The link below is to an article that looks at how to build a secret compartment out of books.

For more visit:
http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2013/06/make-a-secret-compartment-out-of-multiple-books/

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Article: Bad Uses for Books

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The link below is to an article that will probably upset book lovers everywhere, myself included – unless of course the books used were really bad and the previous best use would have been for winter warmth. 

For more visit:
http://ebookfriendly.com/2013/05/22/examples-of-book-love-gone-wrong-pictures/