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This Antebellum entertainment unit is also perfect as a home for your new book collection.<\/p><\/div>\n

Storytelling is best enjoyed as you read the plot develop and then you are caught up in the sub-plots. It\u2019s just like watching a movie except that you\u2019re now using your imagination.<\/p>\n

So you have finally decided to start a book collection. If you\u2019re uncertain about where to begin, then learn a few fundamental tips \u2013<\/p>\n

Know What Books to Accumulate <\/strong><\/p>\n

You can easily collect just about any kind of book but collecting what you really love is a hugely different thing. You could begin by collecting books from your childhood, science fiction books, romance novels, or collect based on your favorite authors.<\/p>\n

You can pick a subject and a budget for this. Most of all, it is mandatory to have fun as you start collecting books. You can also collect books of art, certain fields or genres, limited editions, manuscripts, illustrated books, signed copies, by era, etc.<\/p>\n

Rare Books are a Handful <\/strong><\/p>\n

Know that booksellers use their own jargons and language. This can be a tad intimidating at first but you would soon get used to them. There are different paper types, bindings, sizes, formats, and conditions for various books.<\/p>\n

It is important to know that there are book doctors <\/em>better known as book conservators. These are the best people to approach when it comes to hand bookbinding and conservation. There are librarians that are also conservators and there are also bookbinders.<\/p>\n

Now that you know that, you can begin your proper care and handling of your chosen books.<\/p>\n

Make sure that you have clean hands when handling your books. Take extra care by keeping beverages and food away from the reading area.<\/p>\n

The removal of a book is done properly when you grip the book on both sides of its spine. Your hand should also be situated in the middle of your book. Never tug at the top of a rare book\u2019s spine.<\/p>\n

Make sure also that you do not open a book at a 180-degree angle. You can prop the covers of any opened book so you can decrease the size of the angle.<\/p>\n

Say no to dog ears, acidic inserts and folding. Use a bookmark instead. Say no also to rubber bands, adhesive tapes and glues.<\/p>\n

Proper Storage Tips <\/strong><\/p>\n

Great book storage can prolong the lives of books. It is imperative to have a cool room temperature in your reading corner or home library. Don\u2019t set up your library in the attic, the basement or other areas where moisture can build up.<\/p>\n

Exposure to light can also destroy the best books (especially the rare ones). Check that there isn\u2019t any intense or direct light glaring at your new collection.<\/p>\n

Group the books according to their sizes (this is preferable so that the face covers are supported by the books on each of its side).<\/p>\n

Invest on a feather duster as you will do a lot of dusting during housekeeping. Shelved books should be upright and never leaning<\/em>. Having them lying flat is also a good way to store your collection.<\/p>\n

Organizing the Bookshelf <\/strong><\/p>\n

If you want a picture-perfect bookcase, then don\u2019t give in to the urge of putting every book in your collection in just one shelf. Achieving a clean look means you should also mix some accessories with your books. Pick one color or a tone-on-tone palette for figurines and flower vases.
\nYou can also alternate stacking vertically and horizontally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"