Chop Up Your Books
8 hours ago
- Large books (e.g., 850+ pages) are physically inconvenient to hold, carry, and read.
- The solution is to chop the book into smaller, manageable volumes using simple tools.
- Steps: buy a copy (not a library book), find natural break points (parts or chapters), crack the spine, and slice between sections with an X-acto knife.
- After separating, create an ersatz cover using a manila folder, trimmed and glued to the book block.
- Label the new volume with a marker for identification.
- Authors generally do not mind this practice, as it is for personal convenience.