When was the last time you visited a book shop? Not an online book shop, but an actual, physical book store. If you haven't been to one recently, now may be a great time to visit. If you're a bibliophile and a frequent book store visitor, well, it's just another day for you in paradise!
Photo by wilfbiffherb
As a full-fledged analogue reader, among my sources of thrill in life are libraries and book stores. To feel the weight of the books and their pages in my hands, to catch a whiff of sweet-smelling paper, to behold the sight of gorgeous book covers and interesting titles on the books’ spines — those are just pure ecstasy.
Today, I would like for you to treat yourself to a trip to a bookstore near you, and indulge yourself in the sights and smells that only an actual bookstore can offer. Run your hands on the books on display, turn the pages carefully, let a book call out to you before you buy it. If it’s a spacious bookstore, get lost in the aisles, pull out books from sections you rarely visit. Pick an inspiring photobook if you have to, or a fantastic fiction to tickle your imagination. Whatever you do, don’t rush yourself — slow down, take your time, savor every minute.
Trust me, you will be back for more.
8 comments
hervinsyah
Last time I bought Lachapelle Land at flea market book/magazine name Cikapundung in Bandung, Indonesia =) http://www.lomograph(…)os/17842679
muhamad_haiz_shamsudin
Holy wow! That's a bookstore only dreams are made of!!! Care to share the link or location, pretty please?
plasticpopsicle
Dearest @coca, @wang-wang, @madda_lena, @artichekt, @tableware, and @wapclub, maybe you can tell us something about these lovely bookstores you snapped? :)
coca
This bookstore is called Ateneo Grand Splendid and it's located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. http://www.lomograph(…)uenos-aires
Thanks for add my picture in the selection @plasticpopsicle :)
tableware
madda_lena
Thanks for chosing my picture! This bookshop is in Milan, along the Navigli, here sell second hand books, it's a lovely place!
plasticpopsicle
You're welcome, @coca, @tableware and @madda_lena! :)
powoui
That one of my huge passion in my life, find old bookstores in each city I travel in ! I LOVE THAT