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Funny, I'd come away with the opposite opinion upon seeing a library book with so much use. Personally, I'd be happier to see a thriving library and a well-lov
by inanutshellus 6y ago
Funny, I'd come away with the opposite opinion upon seeing a library book with so much use.
Personally, I'd be happier to see a thriving library and a well-loved book still going strong than see it with perfect, uncracked book-bindings.
- DonaldPShimoda 6y agoYeah, this seems to be the overwhelmingly common opinion among book-lovers, hence the lead-in that I thought my perspective was unusual. I seem to be unique in hating the appearance of a "well-loved" book like so many people seem to enjoy. My books never end up looking that way haha. At most, the spines break-in a bit, but most of my books look very new despite having been read multiple times. Just how I like them, I suppose.
- LeonB 6y agoCollectors (and listeners) of LP records tend to want their items pristine, even if second-hand, as sound quality is easily disturbed. I think books are more the outlier though, where many people are happy for them to be well-loved.
- WalterBright 6y agoMe too. One of my favorite thrift store finds was an ancient copy of "The Nemesis from Terra" by Leigh Bracket. Inside the front cover was written: "This Book Belongs to Ken Xxxxx for you see no other human being would read such trash. - Guess Who" followed by, in another hand: "your just jelous because you don'T UNDersTaNd IT!" Best book review ever.