Books or Not Books

by Laura Hartley

Uploaded 13 Aug 2008 — 27 favorites

© Laura Hartley

We have an enormous collection of books. We had to build a massive bookcase for them. Because I love books so much, I also have a non-book collection, as sort of a loving tribute.

These book tables and book boxes and book compartments hold the memories of my life, as yet unwritten; as yet unlived.

I wonder which would be a better read.

25 responses

  • Vidyavati Chandan

    Vidyavati Chandan gave props (13 Aug 2008):

    nicely done!

  • phil413

    phil413 gave props (13 Aug 2008):

    Very cool :)

  • Nelson Campbell

    Nelson Campbell   gave props (13 Aug 2008):

    I really love this photo Laura - pensive and natural. Youcan never have too many books in my opinion.

  • Leslie Hunziker

    Leslie Hunziker   said (13 Aug 2008):

    Hey, I have those same tables. I love them.

  • Carlos Aviles

    Carlos Aviles gave props (13 Aug 2008):

    Books are sacred Lauirita. Read them all.

  • Farras Abdelnour

    Farras Abdelnour gave props (13 Aug 2008):

    to book, or not to book. very cool shot!

  • Donna Whitecotton

    Donna Whitecotton gave props (13 Aug 2008):

    I love it...sets such a mood...and wonderfully done! Props from one book lover to another.

  • Anne Mcginn

    Anne Mcginn gave props (13 Aug 2008):

    This is a lovely portrait, timeless and dreamy. I adore books as well. Just don't try moving with them all.

  • Barbara Gerstner

    Barbara Gerstner gave props (14 Aug 2008):

    What I wouldnt do for my very own library! Beautiful image;}

  • William Moore

    William Moore gave props (14 Aug 2008):

    You pose a good question! the photo is so soft and dreamy, I'll stay with the present and hope for a better future

  • Lynn H

    Lynn H gave props (14 Aug 2008):

    Such a cool photo! It almost reminds me of an old, old photograph. Well done, Laura.

  • Jerry Carpenter

    Jerry Carpenter   gave props (14 Aug 2008):

    A beautiful self portrait Laura!. Books! They are life savers. When I was battling cancer, I bought tons of books, with the rationale that I couldn't die with unread books at hand.

  • Warren ~Mangione~

    Warren ~Mangione~   gave props (15 Aug 2008):

    Lovely contemplative photo. I love the pose. Nicely done!

  • Mark Gilliland

    Mark Gilliland gave props (16 Aug 2008):

    This is simply beautiful! Wonderfully done!

  • Farras Abdelnour

    Farras Abdelnour gave props (17 Aug 2008):

    beautifully composed. looks nostalgic, timeless

  • peggy gardner

    peggy gardner gave props (19 Aug 2008):

    a real moment captured. love it.

  • John Linton

    John Linton gave props (19 Aug 2008):

    I always look at the pics first if a book has them so I think this photo rocks!

  • peggy gardner

    peggy gardner gave props (22 Aug 2008):

    this is my most favorite image of you !

  • Cassandra Bould

    Cassandra Bould gave props (22 Aug 2008):

    This is so beautiful and classic, as a fellow book lover I think this is marvelous!!!

  • Sk Wier

    Sk Wier gave props (6 Sep 2008):

    Excellent shot! I love the nostalgic look that it has!

  • Arla Ruggles

    Arla Ruggles gave props (7 Sep 2008):

    Timeless elegance! Lovely portrait.

  • Ævar B. Jak.

    Ævar B. Jak. gave props (15 Sep 2008):

    Great light, composition, color and setting. Great work!!

  • j. l.

    j. l. said (30 Sep 2008):

    this is classic. i love your pose.

  • Rebecca Kinzie Bastian

    Rebecca Kinzie Bastian gave props (22 Oct 2008):

    What a tender book moment. Love it! I have them often myself. Great photo.

  • Rebecca Kinzie Bastian

    Rebecca Kinzie Bastian gave props (22 Oct 2008):

    What a tender book moment. Love it! I have them often myself. Great photo.

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