Pose: The Surprise Reader does not pertain to a standardized body position during the act of reading itself. Instead, it denotes the unusual location within which a Book Keeper has been discovered to enjoy a book. These locations are often considered to be ill-equipped to serve as reading spaces – coat racks, kitchens, basements and filing cabinets among many others. Even though the Surprise Reader relies on the element of discovery by someone else, most Book Keepers have been observed to read sitting when pulling a Surprise Reader.
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Pose: Simple and intuitive, the Reading Worm manifests itself in early childhood when eager readers consider discovering a book from a different vantage point. It’s an instinctual position that requires the Book Keeper to lie face down in front of the book, but the reader’s face must never hover directly above the text. The one requirement is for a Book Keeper to rest his chin on the ground in front of the text, creating a slanted reading angle. Read More Kama Libris: The Reading Worm
Apologies for missing a Wednesday, so as a peace offering, we’re happy to reveal a new character who will join the cast in the Infinite Shelves. Welcome Chimamandanata or Chima as all friends call her. She is among the veteran Book Keepers and owns a bar, which as we all know readers and writers are instantly attracted to. As the narrative forms, Chima’s role will grow more important, because really.
Pose: The Infinite Shelves, although a home for books, have little space for solitude. With the great mountain ostriches, paper serpents and countless Book Keepers, one can seldom find the necessary silence to concentrate. The Elbow Bookmark developed out of this necessity.
It’s a simple pose. The Book Keeper assumes a sitting position with legs crossed and since the position is casual, individuals are allowed to cross their legs in a fashion most comfortable for them. Once the Book Keeper has fulfilled this step, he/she holds the desired book in one hand (similar to the Reading Monk) and grabs their neck so as to extend an elbow above their head. Read More Kama Libris: The Elbow Bookmark
Pose: The Reading Monk is a deceptive little pose. Essential and fundamental, this pose is the bread and butter of any self-respecting Book Keeper – not that any Book Keeper is in need of more self-respect. After all, they are the few chosen readers with access to the Infinite Shelves where the rarest, most mischievous, magical and dangerous of books roam free.
The Reading Monk calls for extreme balance as the Book Keeper must assume a comfortable, yet stable position on one leg with the other leg firmly tucked close to the body. Both arms stretch out in opposite directions to align the body in a single line perpendicular to the ground. Read More Kama Libris: The Reading Monk
Wednesday is right around the corner. Kama Libris is about to debut, but in the mean time here is a teaser image with the second lead in the Kama Libris project – Atticus. Here he is enjoying a good book in one of the less insane quarters of the Infinite Shelves. Read More Kama Libris Teaser: Atticus Mid-Novel
Welcome to the Infinite Shelves!
Welcome to Kama Libris – the sensual pleasure of books!
Books have always been a special spiritual fetish since I can remember. Just the very physical presence of a book fills me with tranquility and contentment. I admit I’m terribly slow when it comes to reading, but once I have a book in my hands… Read More Introducing Kama Libris: Welcome to the Infinite Shelves