My mother is an avid reader. Though she would be the perfect candidate for a Kindle, she refuses to get one. She loves the physical qualities of her books, turning the pages, pulling it out of her purse whenever the opportunity rises, and the feeling of accomplishment when nearing the finish line of 700 bound pages. And who can blame her? There is something special about an individual’s personal library and it is difficult to pin point exactly what makes these objects so meaningful.
For our lost project, I chose to focus on this fleeting object of twenty-first century society that my mother refuses to let go of: books. I appreciate books because of their wide variety of uses and their ability to educate and entertain at the same time. In addition, I find them to be very beautiful objects.
I wanted to photograph books because I think they serve a unique and important role in society. They hold a significant role in tying together society, a role that seems to often go unnoticed. From magazines and newspapers to ancient library books, literature is one of the few entities that individuals freely share with strangers. They create relations and help build common experiences.
Through my photographs I wanted to expose not only the physical beauty of books but also the close relationship an individual can create with the object itself. I also utilized different angles intended to lead the viewer to discover new or different aspects to consider about literature and the qualities that are only attainable through a physical artifact like a book. I hope my small project encourages you to keep your books and continue to find new ones!
Intrepid in Asia 
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