The Luxury Bookshelf
For World Book Day, a new point of view on the luxury of reading..
Soon it will be UNESCO World Book Day, so it felt like a timely moment to mention that - to some people - the arrangement of a book collection is increasingly as important as the contents of a book collection…
Assouline offers a ready-packed set of bookshelves, and although purchasers can’t choose the individual books, they can choose the color of the shelving… The shelves carry the quotation, “Culture is not a luxury but a necessity” which may be true, but the instant library at a cost of $30,000 rather pushes the definition of necessity… — (Via Assouline)
If quantity is what you are after, then, Strand Books, offers a service where books can by purchase by the foot. Their aim is to “custom design a library that is sure to please the eye and satisfy the mind.” Clients include Steven Spielberg, Polo Ralph Lauren, and the newly re-opened Plaza Hotel. — (Via Strand Books)
Designarta Books in the offers a similar service, for the home, and happily, for the yacht. Their focus is on “luxury and elegance and a passion for superior quality… with the knowledge and experience to create a bespoke library that is both personal and unique.” (Via Designarta Books)
If a book collection becomes overwhelming, then London-based Levitate Architects have an ingenious solution to hide books in an incredibly beautiful way — (Via ApartmentTherapy)
Meanwhile if you would prefer to read a book, rather than admire it, or its shelving, then My Special Book believes that the book might as well be about you; get your own biography here… — (Via MySpecialBook)
Joelle,
Ilove it! You’re always chic and plugged !!!!!
Kisses
JM