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Oct012007

Taking Things Seriously

DateOctober 1, 2007 at 8:00 PM

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Is it possible to be in love with a book?

Yes.

Taking Things Seriously: 75 Objects with Unexpected Significance is the object of my affections. First of all, the cover photograph is stunning. The book's modest dimensions make the act of reading a very intimate affair. The perfect binding and crisp, precise page trim lend this little block of book importance and heft. The page design is simple and elegant and lets the personality of the objects be fully appreciated, elevating the most mundane to that of a museum artifact. Taking Things Seriously presents a curious mix of items with personal significance to its owners: dirt piles, an ugly Santa, childhood toys, bizarre gifts, found objects... with the right circumstances, an ordinary object can have extraordinary significance. The contributors to this book are creative individuals (designers, writers, artists, architects) and all the entries are equally well-written, humourous, insightful and quirky.

This book is something to treasure.

(copies are available in UPPERCASE for $21.95... and soon will be available on our online store: launching very soon!) 

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Reader Comments (3)

Thanks for the review Janine! We love TAKING THINGS SERIOUSLY at Raincoast too!
October 2, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterDan
The book sounds fascinating! I must check that out. Can't wait for the online store!
October 3, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterJulie
Thanks a million for the lovely review of our book! I want to visit your bookstore -- sounds super-cool.
October 5, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterJoshua Glenn

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