Clean shiny bookcases, waiting to be filled.

Nonfiction and comics/graphic novels.

On our way from my homelibrary Kirjasto 10 (Library 10) to Otaniemi (Aalto university) and Sello (Espoo public).

Fiction and magazines.

OK, Santa went a bit crazy this year, but, man, those are some cool books.

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This client wanted to store as many books as possible. I think we succeeded. Cabinets and installation by Brendan Donovan Furniture & Cabinet Co. Design by Kitchens for Living & Atmospheres.

Working on my own little library at home.

Stack of books at the library

Cabinets and installation by Brendan Donovan Furniture & Cabinet Co. Design by Kitchens for Living & Atmospheres.

Michael Swaine (background left) and Valerie Imus (foreground). Valerie is the curator of the "Ground Scores" project at YBCA: www.ybca.org/tickets/production/view.aspx?id=7278

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I've spent the past 5 years building a home library for my daughter. As a result, dust jackets blow around our house like tumbleweeds.

For more on my project, go to www.buildingalibrary.com

I've spent the past 5 years building a home library for my daughter. This is one of the library's annexes in her bedroom closet.

For more on my project, go to www.buildingalibrary.com

artworks made from cork in house #2 of the home library tour

More fiction; double shelved.

Fiction, test prep and some law. Some of these belong to my partner in crime.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

I've spent the past 5 years building a home library for my daughter. As a result, dust jackets blow around our house like tumbleweeds.

For more on my project, go to www.buildingalibrary.com

19th Century reading.

Turning Another Page of History

They're waiting for you.

If you're artistic and fancy a beautiful home library bookshelf this head shaped book shelf which is like a piece of art would be a furniture you'd be proud of.

let your imagination run wild

we dig ravens and crows! They were part of the decor of every house. From home #3

A senior man is carefully sorting through vinyl records, smiling as he organizes his collection on wooden shelves in a bright room filled with books and natural light.

Creator: Robert Ayala

Creation Data: 08-13-09

Doc ID: 06

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another house, another crow/raven (craven?)

discussion at home library #3 (Janet on far right)

Little Bear's baby shower included many contributions to his future library. We add to it frequently, and he is voracious reader of and listener to stories.

Girl in a pretty pink skirt browsing through her home library.

I've spent the past 5 years building a home library for my daughter. Here are some of the board books that we've since retired since my daughter got older.

For more on my project, go to www.buildingalibrary.com

it was my brother's desk when he was growing up. it was my dad's desk after my brother moved away from home. three cans of hot pink spray paint later, it is mine

I've spent the past 5 years building a home library for my daughter. This is one of the library's annexes in her bedroom closet.

For more on my project, go to www.buildingalibrary.com

A senior man with gray hair and a beard stands beside a book-filled shelf, handling a vinyl record with focus. The cozy atmosphere is enhanced by warm lighting and wooden elements.

considering home library #3

3 of the 10 participants in the walking tour of 4 different home libraries (including ours)

on the way to house #2 of the walking tour

A man with gray hair wears headphones and smiles while holding a vinyl record. He stands in front of a shelf filled with books, enjoying his music in a warm, inviting home atmosphere.

book talkin' at the final stop, home library #4

I've spent the past 5 years building a home library for my daughter. This is one of the library's annexes in our dining room.

For more on my project, go to www.buildingalibrary.com