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.


21 comments:

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

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

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

    Yvonne.

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

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

    Look forward to your future posts :)

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

    Nice B post.

    Lucy

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

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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. Cool bookends! I want to get a bunch of cool ones and have them all over the house.

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

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