Bookshelf: Here we are book lovers! It's our favourite Bookshelves of 2013
The It’s Nice That Bookshelf is widely regarded to be the best feature on any website in the history of the internet. I like to think of it as a cheerful consolation prize for people that aren’t famous enough to go on Desert Island Discs yet. Here we look back at five of the most interesting shelves we’ve had this year. Get your pens out, you’re going to want to write some of these down.
Marc Allum’s Bookshelf
We saw Marc Allum on Antiques Roadshow and thought he’d do a great Bookshelf, and we were right! Samurai, human skulls and a book about medieval freaks made his cut, and made for a seriously interesting read indeed. Thanks Marc!
www.itsnicethat.com/bookshelf/marc-allum
Misaki Kawai’s Bookshelf
Probably the most hilarious selection we’ve seen all year here from the lovely artist Misaki Kawai. When describing a book about India she merely says “Remind me of walking on slippery streets in India – watch out your butty!” Wise words indeed. Thank you, Misaki!
www.itsnicethat.com/bookshelf/misaki-kawai
Simon Hanselmann’s Bookshelf
Simon Hanselmann’s Bookshelf
Mmmmm probably couldn’t get much better than a hand drawn bookshelf from Simon Hanselmann. Not only did he sketch and label his book-keeping areas, he also recommended some of the most weird and wonderful tomes you can imagine. Thank you Simon!
www.itsnicethat.com/bookshelf/simon-hanselmann
Tom Edwards’ Bookshelf
The best thing about medieval lad Tom Edwards’ bookshelf is how much is completely mirrors his work and his passions. From Jeremy Deller’s Folk Archive to the Time Traveller’s Guide to Medieval England, this selection of publications is a gateway into Tom’s very soul.
www.itsnicethat.com/bookshelf/tom-edwards
Matt The Horse’s Bookshelf
Matt is so great. His books are locked in his Grandad’s garage in Preston, so he had to do a tour of all the best bookshops in Leeds in order to retrace his steps and find his favourite tomes. Taken along the way, his photos and the captions that go with him reflect the funny, kind man that he is. Of course he’s got a book called An Omelette and a Glass of Wine, of course he does.
www.itsnicethat.com/bookshelf/matthew-the-horse
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Liv joined It’s Nice That as an intern in 2011 and worked across online, print and events, and was latterly Features Editor before leaving in May 2015.