Tagged: book aesthetics

book aesthetics

A cozy, close-up photograph of a heavily annotated fantasy book lying open on a dark velvet tablecloth, covered in colorful translucent sticky tabs and pastel highlighter marks, illuminated by soft candlelight.

Aesthetics & Vibes

Sticky Tabs, Highlighters, and the Annotation Aesthetic

Why do we write in our books? Exploring the annotation aesthetic, sticky tabs, highlighters, and why marginalia makes physical books more valuable.

B. P Miller · July 3, 2026

Stack of books with stenciled sprayed edges in gold, green, and purple on a dark wooden bookshelf under soft candle glow, representing special edition book aesthetics.

Aesthetics & Vibes

The Physics of Bookish Desire: Why I Buy the Same Book Three Times

I own three copies of the same book. One is for reading, one is for looking at, and one is just for the sprayed edges. Let’s talk about special editions.

B. P Miller · June 24, 2026

book aesthetics

Sticky Tabs, Highlighters, and the Annotation Aesthetic

The Physics of Bookish Desire: Why I Buy the Same Book Three Times

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