15 January 2010

old books

I like collecting old books. Not just any old book ... there has to be some kind of connection. I'm partial to blue books but I'll buy other colours if there's something special about it.  My favourite books are the ones with inscriptions in the fly leaf.  Inscriptions like ....

"To Dr. Arthur -
With the Seasons most cordial greetings.
H.E.
Xmas '17"

Don't you wonder who Dr. Arthur was?  An elderly gentleman?  Or neighbour perhaps?  Was H.E. a man or a woman?  WWI was still on that Christmas of 1917 so perhaps H.E. was a soldier fortunate enough to have returned home.  I like books that have been read and loved.

They look pretty stacked and tied with ribbon too.  I like photographing books and using them as props.  I always take a lot of photos, trying different angles and locations.

Have a wonderful weekend!

9 comments:

  1. Sherry15 January 2010 at 20:33

    Old books!!! And your photographs of them are sublime!! I love the feel, the texture and the smell of old books -- well read, well loved.

    The oldest one I have is from 1909...it belonged to my great aunt and was given to her "for her attendance at Sunday School" when she lived in Devon, England. "Good Wives" by Louisa May Alcott. I adore it!!

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  2. Georgianna16 January 2010 at 12:01

    Yes, old books are fabulous props, decor, companions and inspiration. We have quite a few and they are prized possessions. Lovely to put ribbon around them and beautiful photos, Lynda!

    (I do know what you mean about Facebook, et al. I had the same thought yesterday about spreading myself to thin. It really takes over and as a freelancer, I have to discipline myself to get work done, too! But on the other hand, I've made some valuable business connections on FB soo... If I discover a way to handle all of it, I'll let you know!)

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  3. Kristi17 January 2010 at 13:52

    I love old books as well...beautiful! And I also love the wonderful stories about the books themselves. Who were previous owners, where the book has traveled, and such.

    I'm on facebook but just don't seem to have the time for it. I totally understand about being spread to thin.

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  4. Tracy18 January 2010 at 08:56

    Books... be still my heart! Being a life-long lover of reading and books, this post really speaks to me too. :o) Your blue collection is lovely... I know what you mean about Twitter, etc. I'm on Twitter, but haven't been Tweeting much since Christmas holidays. Can't do it all all the time! Happy Week, Lynda ((HUGS))

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  5. Female Photographers of Etsy19 January 2010 at 16:00

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  6. Elle Moss19 January 2010 at 16:01

    Love these! Books are so beautiful.

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  7. Melissa Varley19 January 2010 at 16:40

    I adore these photographs Linda!! Its great to see such a talented fellow canadian photographer!

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  8. Mary20 January 2010 at 09:14

    I'm becoming more of a fan every day. This last piece with the ribbon tied books really spoke to me. I'm still amazed every time an image so simple and everyday is made magical. What a lovely, soothing and soulful blog! xo Mary V.

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  9. elvira pajarola20 January 2010 at 16:25

    Oh yes...old books....wonderful and so tasteful wrapped with the ribbon...!
    Very fascinating styling.... so elegant..!
    have a wonderful week!
    ciao ciao elvira

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