The first person I thought of when I saw the subject for this week's Bookshelf of the Week was Michel de Montaigne, the celebrated sixteenth-century French nobleman, who is credited as being the founder of the modern personal essay. If the man were … [Read more...]
Bookshelf of the Week: Keith Fawkes bookshop
February 1, 2012 By 1 Comment
What bibliophile could resist the lure of a bookshop where the weight of books inside is so much that the owner has to take to displaying his stock outside? This is Keith Fawkes bookshop, the subject for this week's Bookshelf of the Week, and it has … [Read more...]
Bookshelf of the Week: Roadside bookstand in Fjærland, Norway
January 25, 2012 By 7 Comments
I know my Bookshelf of the Week contributions have been sadly lacking of late, but I hope I can make up for it today with its return, by sharing this wonderful shot of a quaint roadside bookstand located in Fjærland, Norway, that comes courtesy of … [Read more...]
Bookshelf of the Week: Libreria Acqua Alta
September 28, 2011 By 6 Comments
It's not unusual to find weird objects in a bookshop (and no, I don't necessarily mean the customers :)), but it perhaps doesn't come weirder than having a gondola slap-bang in the middle of the sales floor, as is the case in the Acqua Alta bookshop … [Read more...]
Bookshelf of the Week: Bookshop of the Danish Architecture Centre
September 21, 2011 By 4 Comments
For this week's Bookshelf of the Week I bring a shot of the bookshop of the Danish Architecture Centre in Copenhagen, as captured by designer, Dawn Danby. It's clear that Dawn has a real photographer's eye because this shot of the DAC bookshop is … [Read more...]
Bookshelf of the Week: Library of the Château de Chantilly
September 14, 2011 By 6 Comments
For this week's Bookshelf of the Week I thought I'd return to the grand and impressive once more, and it doesn't get much more grand and impressive than this, the library of the Château de Chantilly, situated in the city of Chantilly in northern … [Read more...]
Bookshelf of the Week: Schoharie Library, NY
September 7, 2011 By 1 Comment
I'm so used to seeing libraries in perfect order, that it comes as something of a shock when I see one in disarray. To demonstrate, and to serve as a poignant reminder that Mother Nature can stamp her authority when and where she chooses, I'm … [Read more...]
Bookshelf of the Week: Writer’s Retreat
August 31, 2011 By 4 Comments
If I'm being honest, I know absolutely nothing about this week's Bookshelf of the Week, other than it comes courtesy of Bournemouth-based web designer, Ed Merritt. But how could I resist such a fine specimen of integrated bookshelving? Of course, … [Read more...]
Bookshelf of the Week: Scottish National Portrait Gallery
August 10, 2011 By 2 Comments
With RobAroundBooks returning from its extended absence this week, I wanted to give you something a little special for my Bookshelf of the Week. And for me it doesn't get more special than featuring this shot from architectural historian, Tom … [Read more...]
Bookshelf of the Week: Karl Lagerfeld’s Parisian Studio
January 17, 2011 By 1 Comment
I was so excited that my Bookshelf of the Week feature was returning to RobAroundBooks this week that I couldn't wait until its usual slot (Wednesday) to bring it to you. And part of the reason for this is because of the glorious subject matter I've … [Read more...]