Age Quote by Alberto Manguel
“Old or new, the only sign I always try to rid my books of (usually with little success) is the price-sticker that malignant booksellers attach to the backs. These evil white scabs rip off with difficulty, leaving leprous wounds and traces of slime to which adhere the dust and fluff of ages, making me wish for a special gummy hell to which the inventor of these stickers would be condemned.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Bookish Rants, Alberto Manguel, 2015
The author despises price stickers on books, seeing them as harmful blemishes that damage the book’s integrity and aesthetic.
In simple terms: Price stickers ruin books.
Key Takeaway
Avoid or remove stickers to preserve books.
Themes
book preservation
consumerism
aesthetics
Mood
frustrated
determined
Type
critical
reflective
When to use this quote
- library maintenance
- personal collection care
- selling books
- book restoration
Key Concepts
material culture
value perception
bookbinding
Questions to Reflect On
- How do price tags affect your reading experience?
- Can alternatives replace stickers without harming books?
A Different Perspective
Stickers may be necessary for pricing and inventory, limiting removal.
