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A review by allmadhere106
Bibliostyle: How We Live at Home with Books by Nina Freudenberger, Sadie Stein
3.0
This volume features a collection of home libraries from around the world, with intimate interviews with the owners. There are also small tidbits about other book-related topics throughout, including libraries, special collections, etc. Readers will enjoy peaking into the homes and lives of those who have fabulous collections. Books lovers will feel vindicated in their collections, and they will enjoy the different means of organization and philosophies.
However, while the author notes that "This book is not about unattainable libraries... it's about the power of books to tell stories," all collections featured are from people who have the means (financial and space-wise) to grand collections. There are many authors, publishers, artists, architects, etc. listed here, but no discussion of the common person with their common collections. The book can be seen as beautiful personal library goals, but they are also unrealistic for most readers.
For: book lovers and photography/home decor fans.
Possible red flags: no representation of the Everyman.
However, while the author notes that "This book is not about unattainable libraries... it's about the power of books to tell stories," all collections featured are from people who have the means (financial and space-wise) to grand collections. There are many authors, publishers, artists, architects, etc. listed here, but no discussion of the common person with their common collections. The book can be seen as beautiful personal library goals, but they are also unrealistic for most readers.
For: book lovers and photography/home decor fans.
Possible red flags: no representation of the Everyman.