B Is For.....

Bookends



According to my extensive research (five minutes browsing the web) the illustrious but often overlooked bookend was first used about 2500 years ago. Mostly made of wood or brass, they have stood the test of time.


These brave helpers of the literate have done their jobs without fail. Holding the knowledge of galaxies and unknown aliens. Never embarrassed over tawdry company or sweaty loin-clothed natives. Nor flinching from cuddly bears and twirling ballerinas.


So please take the time to thank your bookends today. They do you a honorable service that is not only over looked but very under appreciated.


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21 comments:

  1. TrishaApril 1, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I love those more decorative bookends. Which we could have those in our library :D

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  2. mooderinoApril 2, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    I don't own any bookends. There isn't any room in my bookshelves to put them. Cool examples though.
    Mood

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  3. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    I am trying to imagine those first books...probably huge volumes....those must have been some bookends.

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  4. Misha GerrickApril 2, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    I've never needed book ends, because my shelves have always been filled from side to side. Still, I would love the ones with the arrows.

    :-)

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  5. The Words CrafterApril 2, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    I adore the last set! My husband's brother gave him a set of griffons. They're mine now ;)

    I had no idea they dated back so far!

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  6. Jan MorrisonApril 2, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    I have a big A and Z - perfect for this fest! Usually I just use dictionaries...
    fun post!
    Jan Morrison

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  7. ManzanitaApril 2, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    I like your bookends. I have a lot of bookends but never need them because my shelves are crammed so tight with books.
    Manzanita
    Wanna buy a duck

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  8. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    For now all my books are sadly packed away and all bookshelves have been dismantled....Oh sadness, yes I know. But...I do have big plans once our remodeling is finished. Never seemed to have use for bookends because I never had room for them :)

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  9. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Where can I get the last one?

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  10. RHYTHM AND RHYMEApril 2, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    I love book ends, especially novelty ones.
    I loved your post , a good B word.

    Yvonne.

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  11. Elena SolodowApril 2, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I *love* the last one!

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  12. GrandpaApril 2, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    "Thank you" book-ends. My books either collapse or fall off the edge without them!

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  13. Louise April 2, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I want the last one! Love it!
    A great collection of pics.

    Look forward to your future posts :)

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  14. Rebecca BradleyApril 2, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Loving the goldfish bookends!

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  15. Sarah AllenApril 2, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Haha, those are great :) Thanks for sharing!

    Sarah Allen
    (my creative writing blog: B is for Bowie)

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  16. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Bookends - utilitarian and decorative. Is there anything better than an object that combines those qualities?

    Nice B post.

    Lucy

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  17. Tyrean MartinsonApril 2, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Cool pics - we have a Winnie the Pooh and Tigger set.

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  18. jkraus8464April 2, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    They are a part of our culture. Great post and beautiful blog. I love it. Will be back to "C" what happens tomorrow.

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  19. KM NalleApril 2, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    I love these bookends! Now all I need are some bookshelves and I'd be set. All my books are piled on a pathetic little folding bookshelf I had from college.

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  20. alexiaApril 2, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Cool bookends! I want to get a bunch of cool ones and have them all over the house.

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  21. L. Diane WolfeApril 3, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Those are cute! And while so many picked books, you picked something unique for B.

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