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Hardback books seem like a magnet for collectors (hoarders) they know they could more conveniently get the book as an ebook or from the library but they are buy
by baroffoos 7y ago
Hardback books seem like a magnet for collectors (hoarders) they know they could more conveniently get the book as an ebook or from the library but they are buying them primarily as an item to store on a shelf. I have seen people buy books they don't even intend to read simply because the hardback is well decorated and the edge of the pages is gold.
Perhaps they think the sight of a large bookshelf full of books they never read makes them look smarter. They are probably right as well.
- lsaferite 7y agoWhy disparage collectors by conflating them with hoarders? I purchase books both to read and to collect if they are well-made pieces of art. It seems you have something against collecting such things based on how you frame your comments though. I personally do not understand the desire to disparage another person because you do not see value in collecting books.
- baroffoos 7y agoYou are correct. I am critical of the practice of collecting items that have no continued use to the owner and would be better off sold or gifted to a new owner who could get more use out of it. I will admit though that they can serve as art and part of the room decoration which is a valid usecase.