How do you move 50 000 books from an old library building into the new library building? In the Uintah County Library it is done by forming a human chain.
For more visit:
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765590083/Hundreds-form-a-human-chain-in-Vernal-to-move-50000-library-books.html
The link below is to an article that addresses the cause of old book smell.
For more visit:
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/134136
The link below is to a perfume for booklovers – not my thing, but perhaps yours. If you like smelling like an old book, perhaps this is for you.
For more visit:
http://steidlville.com/books/1312-Paper-Passion.html
The link below is to an article featuring a number of photos of book art by Alexander Korzer-Robinson. In the comments section of the article there are comments regarding the destruction of old books in book art. What do you think of destroying old books to make book art? Share your thoughts in the comments here.
For more visit:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturepicturegalleries/9211702/Book-sculpting-by-Alexander-Korzer-Robinson.html.
The link below is to an article featuring amusing pictures from ancient manuscripts – chiefly from the Middle Ages.
For more visit:
http://www.buzzfeed.com/donnad/insane-book-about-life-in-the-middle-ages
iPhone and iPad Chargers Made from Old Books
The link below is to an article about a line of iPhone and iPad chargers made from old books.
For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/27/booksi-book-iphone-charger_n_1459312.html
The link below is to a website featuring old book art, which has many examples available online. Why not take a journey back in time and revisit some old illustrations, covers, etc.
For more, visit:
http://www.oldbookart.com/
With the recent 100 year anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, it would come as no surprise to learn that anything for sale to do with the Titanic has been selling quite well. An old classic book on the Titanic disaster, ‘A Night to Remember’ by Walter Lord, is back in the top seller list. The link below is to an article reporting on the massive sales ofr ‘A Night to Remember.’
For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/titanic-anniversary-is-driving-book-sales_b50621
The link below is to an article reporting on another book art idea – of sorts. The idea is to turn bricks into what appears like old books. Why not just buy some old books? Perhaps a cheaper idea?
For more visit:
http://designtaxi.com/news/352119/Artist-Transforms-Old-Bricks-Into-Classic-Books/
The link below is to an article (a photo really) on an old bookmobile used in hospitals back in 1928.
For more visit:
http://theblogonthebookshelf.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/la-public-librarys-1928-bookmobile-for.html
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