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- What is the best way to display books?
- Should you put books horizontally or vertically?
- How do you display a book without damaging it?
What is the best way to display books?
While Klugh recommends grouping books by color for aesthetic purposes, those with a lot of tomes may want to stack them by genre or alphabetically so you can access them more efficiently. For a more streamlined look, arrange books by height, with the tallest on both sides of the shelves.
Should you put books horizontally or vertically?
Since stacking books horizontally can place undue pressure on book spines, most books should be stored in the upright position, ideally shelved neatly in a metal bookcase supported against similarly sized books with bookends at either side.
How do you display a book without damaging it?
One of the best ways to display rare books in an aesthetically pleasing way without risking any damage to the objects is to have clamshell boxes made. As you may already know, clamshell boxes are custom-made, archival boxes for rare books and other objects.
