For the Love of Books bookcover

For the Love of Books

Designing and Curating a Home Library
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Description

A celebration of the meaning and comfort printed books bring to our homes and lives, from the curation and design experts at Juniper Books.

Explore the significance of the home library, embellished with alluring photography and illustrations, in a keepsake worthy of any bibliophile's collection. For the Love of Books shares the vision of Juniper Books, a business that embraces the roles that books fulfill in our lives and their staying power. It recounts the history of books and private libraries, and champions the resilience of books in the digital era. Dive into the nuances that define books for reading, books for decoration, and books for inspiration. Instructive chapters provide useful details for creating and curating one's own home library, whether it be a single shelf or multiple rooms each with their own collection. You will never look at your bookshelves the same way again.

For the Love of Books is about storytelling beyond the pages of our favorite books. Our books--the ones we choose to keep--tell the story of who we are. They remind us who we once were and who we aspire to be.

Product Details

PublisherGibbs Smith
Publish DateSeptember 03, 2019
Pages264
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9781423652151
Dimensions12.0 X 9.0 X 1.0 inches | 4.0 pounds

About the Author

Thatcher Wine is the founder of Juniper Books, which creates custom book collections for purchase and designs custom libraries for a variety of clients. Thatcher and his company have been featured in publications including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Departures.Juniper Books sets are regularly showcased in the gift guides of Oprah, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Elle, Glamour and other magazines. Thatcher lives in Boulder, Colorado, with his family.

Elizabeth Lane is the founder of quarterlane, a quarterly subscription book service. She is also the sole book buyer for her local, independent bookstore, Partners Village Store and Kitchen in Westport, Massachusetts. Prior to working in books, Elizabeth worked in contemporary visual art--in galleries, non-profit initiatives and museums in New York, Austin, and Chicago. Elizabeth graduated from Davidson College with a degree in Art History.

Reviews

"... this [book] can be displayed on a coffee table as a conversation starter or in a home library as a memento. No matter how it's used, the reader is bound to gain knowledge, tips, and insight into curating their own collection of books that inspire them."--Melissa Graham "BobVila.com" (10/25/2021 12:00:00 AM)
This book, from Thatcher Wine, CEO and founder of Juniper Books, is perfect for a coffee table--or a home library. The print-obsessed Wine created the text out of his personal love for thoughtfully curated personal libraries and book design. Packed with tips and personal anecdotes, this book is a fun (and meta) read for someone hoping to incorporate a book just like this one into their living space.--Evan Nicole Brown "Fast Company" (11/22/2019 12:00:00 AM)

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