Temples of Learning: The Beauty Within

Blown Away (Vogue Italia, April 2006)
Photography by Miles Aldridge
Modelling by Querelle Jansen and Marta Berzkalna

BIBLIOTECA DE LA REAL ACADEMIA DE LA LENGUA MADRID

BNF PARIS

HANDELINGENKAMER TWEEDE KAMER DER STATEN-GENERAAL DEN HAAG

REAL GABINETE PORTUGUES DE LEITURA RIO DE JANEIRO

STRAHOVSKA KNIHOVNA PRAHA

TRINITY COLLEGE LIBRARY DUBLIN

Within the concept of language and words there is an inherent power far greater than it is really ever possible to comprehend. Yet far from being intimidating or daunting, a quiet moment curled up with a well writen book is a comforting thought for most.

Along with the Vogue Italia editorial, I thought I would also share a few photographs from a book that I discovered online a short while back. The idea of a book with photography of library interiors would most probably sound dreadfully boring to most, yet personally I find these tantalising few images stunningly beautiful. Many may recognise Candida Höfer's work, famous for interior photography in many of the most well known buildings across the world.

I have always found something magical about libraries, it is the idea of millions of voices contained on those tall and majestic shelves. I also find a comfort in old books, I love going to charity shops and buying well thumbed copies of old literature and historical books. The idea of giving a new lease of life to words that someone obviously loved and read often is a warming one.

Currently playing: The Lights and Buzz - Jack's Mannequin

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