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Originally Posted by flumbo
I'll never understand the mentality of books as a fetish object. For me, the content is important. I don't think I've ever shoved my nose in a book and inhaled deeply. When I've noticed a book smell, it was because it became moldy after a visit to the beach.
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Thats unfortunate for you. Content IS important. So is the feel of a book, the looks of a book, and even the smell of a book. Not better, just important.
Of course, I used to smell the mimeograph papers as a kid. Anyone else remember those? The purple print?