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barefootliam — A Bust in the Library
Published: 2008-11-21 05:01:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 1881; Favourites: 27; Downloads: 74
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Really not sure what category to use here.This photograph was taken in the Great Library in the Plantin-Moretus Museum in Antwerp; the wooden bust is Flemish, from the 18th or possibly 19th century. The books in the background include a copy of almost every book printed at the Plantin press during its 300-year life, as well as many other valuable tomes... they are bound in leather or (the white ones) with parchment.
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This shot looks like it belongs in a magazine. Its gorgeous.
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i forgot to mention that the bust - and the library - has of course been features in many books and magazines; I seem to remember a magazine used this photo once, too.
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Wow! How did it feel to be surrounded by all that history? Did you look at any of the books?
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I couldn't look at the books in the library, as it was fenced off, but they did have a lot of books on display. The oldest book I own is from 1530, but I have handled much older books in the past.
I grew up in England, though, in a house that had been renovated in 1572, so history and old, these are very subjective terms
Liam
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Aww. Wow, I bet it's a serious hobby. It be England is fantastic. At least that's what my friend studying abroad says.
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I live in Canada, but yes, grew up in England. I prefer living here but miss the old buildings
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Thanks! *waves*
Probably depends on your screen brightness. The room itself was pretty dark though.
Liam
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