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1. prydt · 1789501820 · focus · HN ↗

   I came to a similar realization recently. I used to care so much about how pristine my books looked and then I realized that some of my favorite books I have found in used bookstores are ones which are written all over and have a well-worn feel to them. I now annotate all my books with pencil and also write my name in them. I love seeing a history of who's owned a given book when I open the front cover and see a name and phone number.

   1. jimnotgym · 1789503426 · focus · HN ↗

      I once read that the only way you can actually damage a book, is by not reading it.

      1. rogerrogerr · 1789510843 · focus · HN ↗

         Fire is pretty effective too, in my experience.

         1. bluGill · 1789515721 · focus · HN ↗

            Floods are pretty bad for them too. I have some books drying now, some paper is really bad about getting wet while others are okay.

            1. zem · 1789540327 · focus · HN ↗

               they're not exactly thrilled by termites either. lost a lot of my grandparents' books to that.

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