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“Some books I've kept because the binding is beautiful - I'm unlikely ever to read my grandmother's copy of 'The Life of Lord Nelson.' I'm addicted to secondhand bookshops.” quote by Hari Kunzru
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“Some books I've kept because the binding is beautiful - I'm unlikely ever to read my grandmother's copy of 'The Life of Lord Nelson.' I'm addicted to secondhand bookshops.”

Hari Kunzru

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, 2021

People keep books for their aesthetic value, not just for reading; the tactile beauty of a binding can outweigh content.

In simple terms: Books can be cherished for their looks, not just words.

Key Takeaway

Value the physical art of books as much as their stories.

Themes

book collecting aesthetics nostalgia

Mood

sentimental contemplative

Type

personal cultural

When to use this quote

  • visiting secondhand shops
  • preserving heirlooms
  • curating personal libraries

Key Concepts

material culture memory beauty

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do you choose to keep unread books?
  • What does a beautiful binding symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective

Physical books may be costly and impractical in a digital age.

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